GCMS Middle School

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
316 E 19th St
Gibson City, IL 60936
211 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
GCMS Middle School, located at 316 E 19th St in Gibson City, Illinois, serves as a key educational facility within the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school community emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage with a comprehensive curriculum while participating in various extracurricular activities that foster teamwork and personal growth.

Beyond academics, GCMS Middle School plays a vital role in the smaller, tight-knit community of Gibson City. By leveraging its position within the district, the school aims to maintain high standards of student achievement and character development. With its dedicated staff and focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school, GCMS Middle School functions as a cornerstone for local families, prioritizing student success and community involvement in a structured and encouraging academic setting.
211
Total Students
20.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    176 (83.4%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
Phone: (217)784-8731
Website: http://www.gcmsk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 65
Grade 7 64
Grade 8 82
Gender Ratio