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W P Grier Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1622 E Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054 · (704) 836-9604 · Part of Gaston County Schools
Students
659
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about W P Grier Middle School
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts26%
State average 47.2%
Location
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1622 E Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6222
Grade 7226
Grade 8211
Enrollment over time
719’20
636’21
610’22
587’23
659’24
Down 8.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 53%Hispanic 29%White 10%Two or more races 7%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.