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Gonzales Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 611 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 1, 2010

I Don't care what anyone says about Gonzales Middle School but i know it was the closest thing i ever had to family. Each student, teacher, and staff member has truly been a blessing to me and my family. There were many times i've have had probelms at home but the teachers have bought me through it and not only teach me gles but life morals and that would have to be the quality i have been given at Gms. If it wasn't for them i might be dead. Thank you to all who have helped me!


Posted July 9, 2009

i went to gonzales middle my 6th grade year and i am going back for my 7th grade that is how good these school is it got me to go back
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 9, 2008

students are wonderful and pretty much everyone are friends
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 3, 2008

I am very impressed with the principal and all she is trying to do to boost morall for the students and the teachers. It really shows her character and she does care about our children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2008

I think the principle at Gonzales Middle is great, she interacts well with the kids, her door is always open. How many principals know the names of every kid in his or her school. She is very involved an attends all activities. Education seems to be a big goal for her. I am proud my children are attending this school. I have older children who also attended and passed on to high school. Gonzales Middle was a great experence for them also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2008

I think GMS is a good school great leadership and insperation
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 7, 2007

The Teachers are ok with the kids, but the School starts with leadership, in which this School is lacking, 2 years ago the leadership was great, but under the new Principle, we need help. I am hoping since the Principle has had her first year in charge that the swelling in her head has gone down and we can get back to the real issue in hand and that is our children and are Teachers. Lets make this year the best ever and get our values back to where they need to be. Good Luck this year Kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2006

I think this school is pretty great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2005

Gonzales Middle School is a very excellent school. The teachers are some of the best in the parish. The programs the school has are extremely helpful to the students. The principal cares a lot about the students.
—Submitted by a former student


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 69% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
56%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

632 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 57% 46%
White 32% 49%
Hispanic 10% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1502 West Orice Roth Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: (225) 391-6450

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