W P Grier Middle School
Gastonia, NC · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
W P Grier Middle School is a middle school located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The school serves 610 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 38/100 (D), W P Grier Middle School performs below the state average for North Carolina. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
W P Grier Middle School has a DataScore of 38/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
W P Grier Middle School has 610 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
W P Grier Middle School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +4.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
W P Grier Middle School is part of the Gaston County Schools in Gastonia, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.