A
Very Good
88/100

GCMS High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 815 N Church St, Gibson City, IL 60936
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 35% · Math 35% proficient · 83rd percentile in Illinois
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
271
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%83/100reading 79th percentile, math 86th percentile among Illinois high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%56/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +18 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (+8 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+12 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+2 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2018

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -7 pts, math -2 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading +3 pts, math +7 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 815 N Church St
City Gibson City
ZIP Code 60936
District 1700041
NCES School ID 170004100254
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60936

Understanding the community around GCMS High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,750
Per Capita Income $34,088
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%
High School or Higher 88.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,700
Median Rent $664
Owner-Occupied 71.4%
Renter-Occupied 28.6%
View full data for ZIP 60936 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for GCMS High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Black 1.1%
Asian 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 271
Teachers (FTE) 22.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for GCMS High School?
GCMS High School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend GCMS High School?
GCMS High School has 271 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does GCMS High School serve?
GCMS High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does GCMS High School receive per student?
GCMS High School receives $23,353 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around GCMS High School in 60936 ▼
Avg Home Value
$181,983
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+11.2%
% Renters
28.6%

Other Schools in 60936

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026