Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Gaston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
89%
25%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Gaston Middle School?
105 students attend Gaston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gaston Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaston Middle School?
Gaston Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gaston Middle School offer ?
Gaston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Gaston Middle School part of?
Gaston Middle School is part of Northampton County Schools School District.
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