A
Very Good
85/100

Gate City Middle

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 170 Harry Fry Drive, Gate City, VA 24251
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 81% · Math 90% proficient · 69th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
311
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%69/100reading 60th percentile, math 77th percentile among Virginia middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency81% (+4 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency90% (+9 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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 Virginia state test (2018–19), 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
White82%91%reading -3 pts, math +3 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income72%82%reading +8 pts, math +13 pts77th 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 170 Harry Fry Drive
City Gate City
ZIP Code 24251
District 5103480
NCES School ID 510348002132
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24251

Understanding the community around Gate City Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,105
Per Capita Income $31,238
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 88.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,900
Median Rent $624
Owner-Occupied 77.5%
Renter-Occupied 22.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gate City Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
Black 1.6%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 311
Teachers (FTE) 26.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gate City Middle?
Gate City Middle has a Repit School Score of 85 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, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gate City Middle?
Gate City Middle has 311 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Gate City Middle serve?
Gate City Middle serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gate City Middle receive per student?
Gate City Middle receives $13,838 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gate City Middle in 24251 ▼
Avg Home Value
$175,890
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
22.5%

Other Schools in 24251

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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