Gilbert Middle

804 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gilbert Middle School, located at 120 Rikard Circle in Gilbert, South Carolina, is a core educational institution serving the local Lexington County School District One community. As a middle school, it plays a vital role in the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, community involvement, and preparation for the rigorous academic expectations of Gilbert High School.

Like many schools within the Lexington One district, Gilbert Middle is committed to utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a strong connection with the surrounding Gilbert area. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere among students, staff, and parents, Gilbert Middle School aims to provide a stable foundation for student success as they navigate their formative middle school years.

804

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	566
Hispanic	140
Black	58
Asian	3
Two or More	37

White
566 (70.4%)
Hispanic
140 (17.4%)
Black
58 (7.2%)
Two or More
37 (4.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-1700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 6 265

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 260