W P Grier Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 718 middle school students from grades 6-8
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1622 E Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
- Principal or Admin: Mr Joey Clinton
- Fax: (704) 866-6116
- Website: www.gaston.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details
- Gaston County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,186
- Graduation Rate: 72.3%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.8
- Enrolled Students: 32,327
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 718
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 44.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 365 (50.8%)
- Females: 353 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 376 (52.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 58 (8.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 434 (60.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
Black | 350 | 48.7% |
Asian | 15 | 2.1% |
Hispanic | 76 | 10.6% |
White | 275 | 38.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
6th Grade | 231 | 32.2% |
7th Grade | 200 | 27.9% |
8th Grade | 287 | 40.0% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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