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Gilmer High School

Public | 9-12 | 1195 students

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2 stars

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Posted May 8, 2013

I'm very worried,if I could afford priv.school my 2 kids were be gone.My 6th grader[who is honor roll] asked me what country Paris is in.[France] My 5th grader can't tell time.Thanks Gilmer school system. You are doing a great job with our kids futures
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2013

Something is terribly wrong with the review of Gilmer County Schools. How can we be told our schools are great and our teachers are great when we only come up with a 4 out of 10, a 3 out of 10 in ratings. The Gilmer Middle School isn't listed in School Digger's rating lists. I don't feel as though our students are going to be prepared to go to the next level. I have 2 grandchildren in Gilmer Schools that hardly ever bring homework home. Night after night - no homework - English - Science - Math - Social Studies - why not - each teacher should have homework - not a happy grandparent.


Posted March 9, 2010

Gilmer High School is outstanding. Their staff are well qualified, attentive to our childrens needs and have been very helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2010

Teachers and staff and top notch and truly care about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

213 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

207 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

211 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

348 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

282 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

467 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
91%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
62%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

344 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
47%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

571 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 46%
Hispanic 11% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Black 0% 38%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 3%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 41%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 9%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: (706) 276-5080

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