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Robert O Gibson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1035 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 15, 2012

Many life lesson taught here at the chool and any child who wants to succed is given the opportunity, the administration is great, the principal was rated the top in the Nation, it has been my pleasure, and an honor to say my children have attended this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2011

There are no words to explain my feelings for this school. It is positively amazing! Nobody is ever left behind, everybody is included, and I love the amazing teachers! The leadership programs has taugt me so much, somethings that I wouldn't have known until I grow up! Somethings that I would have never learned! Communication, the key of success, reaching torward your dreams. We learn, we have fun, the school is clean! Have you ever heard of 'Geto Gibson'? In some peoples eyes, that may be true. But in our eyes, that is a myth. "Gibson Pride Cannot Be Denide!" I am a proud student of Gibson and it's only my first year. :D


Posted January 27, 2011

I am glad to have been called a Gibson Scot. I am a former student of R.O. Gibson Middle School and I have to say that Gibson was a wonderful place to go to Middle School. Yes, the school had/has it's troubles, but what doesn't? The Administration is always doing their job by making sure that any problems or concerns are addressed immediately and taking care of. Trouble doesn't linger around the school very long. The Principal and the A. Principal do their jobs extremely well and the school is just a wonderful place to learn, and the music programs over the top. Being a former String Bassist/Cellist for the Gibson Orchestra, I have always known that we were always an extraordinary school. As the saying goes, Gibson Pride Can Not Be Denied!


Posted April 6, 2010

I am a proud gibson scott! i would'nt go to any other jr. Highschool! i've been here all 3 years and i've liked everything about it. The teachers are all great they know that every student here has potential and could do great! the staff members couldnt be better and my counsler mrs.Blanchard is one of the nicest awsomest people you would ever meet! i believe that i personally have made a strong relationship with about all my teachers and i could say that they relly do want the best for their students so parents of the valley, dont be timid of letting your children attend gibson it really is a good school! and remember! gibson pride cannot be denide!! thank you and have a great day!:d
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 20, 2009

I'm a student at gibson middle school, and like some one said before, SOME teachers really dont know what they are teaching. Some don't seem professional at all. But many are great and have made a HUGE impact on my life. I love many teachers and all though some may seem unprofessional at times, I think the majority are nice, caring, and are there for you to tell them if you need help. There's nothing to say about the administration except for that they are doing a great job, and I like how they are running the school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 13, 2008

Some teachers here dont really care what there teaching.They wouldnt even try.They make students feel bad.I'm a good student but i hate seeng other kids being picked on by teachers.The deans are strict which is good but when it comes to dress code it depends of what.Deans would usually give dress code just to bad kids.I've noticed that because my friend died her hair bright red and wasn't warned by the deans.A diffrent friend died her hair red but she's not so great of a student and got introuble by the deans.All im saying is that this school isnt the very best school you can find.some teachers are really impressive others are not.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 11, 2007

I have had 4 children go through this school. The current principal is the best that they have had in all of the years past. They are very helpful and caring, especially if you or your child has a problem. The academic programs are getting better. They have added extracurricular activities for after school, which are doing well. Parent involvement is, also getting better. I give a lot of credit to the current administration here at Gibson. They walked into a mess and are doing a great job at cleaning it up.
—Submitted by T. Seglin, a parent


Posted February 5, 2007

I have found that this school cares if your child has an IEP. They make sure everyone follows it to no end. If you have any type of a complaint they handle it right away. Yes there's problems at this school, but they are all handled in a timely matter. I have been very impressed with the teaching staff and Principal.
—Submitted by colleen Lackey, a parent


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

383 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

382 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
39%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

371 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.

371 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
40%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

262 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2011.

262 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 48% in 2011.

262 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female72%
Male63%
Black/African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch68%
Full price64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
Students with limited English proficiency53%
Proficient in English74%

Reading

All Students48%
Female58%
Male38%
Black/African American31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
White/Caucasian56%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch47%
Full price52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities51%
Students with limited English proficiency20%
Proficient in English60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female59%
Male61%
Black/African American52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Full price64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiency37%
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students51%
Female53%
Male48%
Black/African American40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White/Caucasian82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
Full price62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities53%
Students with limited English proficiency18%
Proficient in English66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students42%
Female42%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian54%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Full price47%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
Students with limited English proficiency21%
Proficient in English50%

Reading

All Students19%
Female26%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch19%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities20%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English26%

Science

All Students24%
Female27%
Male22%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
White/Caucasian54%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch24%
Full price26%
Students without disabilities25%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English32%

Writing

All Students43%
Female51%
Male35%
Black/African American50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian61%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Full price51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities46%
Students with limited English proficiency18%
Proficient in English54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 71% 37%
Black 12% 11%
White 12% 42%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3900 West Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: (702) 799-4700

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