George H. Gilson Middle School

Valdez City School District
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
143 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
George H. Gilson Middle School is the primary middle-level educational institution serving the community of Valdez, Alaska. Located at 357 Robe River Drive, the school provides a structured academic environment tailored to the unique needs of early adolescents. As part of the Valdez City School District, the institution focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to high school within the context of the rugged, close-knit environment of coastal Alaska.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, vibrant community of Valdez, often emphasizing local engagement and leveraging the area's natural surroundings as part of its educational approach. While the school utilizes digital platforms for communication and academic management, it remains a central hub for student life in the region. By maintaining a balance between core curriculum requirements and extracurricular opportunities, George H. Gilson Middle School strives to support the diverse talents and potential of its student body in a supportive, community-focused setting.
143
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    90 (62.9%)
  • Two or More
    30 (21.0%)
  • American Indian
    13 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Valdez City School District
Phone: (907)835-2244
Website: http://www.valdezcityschools.org/gms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 41
Gender Ratio