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W P Grier Middle School

Gastonia, NC


W P Grier Middle School
1622 E Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC  28054
Phone: 704-836-9604
Gaston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 2 out of 10 stars
2  

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 654
Type: Regular School
W P Grier Middle School

W P Grier Middle School

Metro Area Ranking

#148
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: W P Grier Middle School is ranked #148 of 165 of the best middle schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas (10th percentile). Cick the link to see all 165 middle schools.

State Ranking

#685
Statewide Middle School Ranking: W P Grier Middle School is ranked #685 out of 773 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (11th percentile). Click the link to see all 773 middle schools.

Overall, W P Grier Middle School is a 2-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Gaston County, NC. W P Grier Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

88.4
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: W P Grier Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 88.4. This placed W P Grier Middle School in the 79th percentile of 2375 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
D
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

F
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 1%
 Asian - 1%
 Black - 52%
 Black - 52%
 Hispanic - 26%
 Hispanic - 26%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 13%
 White - 13%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at W P Grier Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 76% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 76% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 76% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 76% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 70% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 70% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 37

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 76% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 76% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 4 (Solid)
 9% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 75% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 75% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 70% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 70% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2024-2025 school year. Rankings for W P Grier Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

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Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Sherwood Elementary School
1 
0.3 miles Gastonia PK-5
Gardner Park Elementary School
2 
1.3 miles Gastonia PK-5
Ashbrook High School
2 
1.8 miles Gastonia 9-12
Gaston Virtual Academy
7 
1.8 miles Gastonia K-12
York Chester Middle School
3 
2.1 miles Gastonia 6-8
Lingerfeldt Elementary School
1 
2.3 miles Gastonia PK-5
Warlick Academy
1 
2.3 miles Gastonia 6-12
Highland School of Technology
10 
2.7 miles Gastonia 9-12
Brookside Elementary School
2 
2.7 miles Gastonia PK-5
Robinson Elementary School
4 
2.9 miles Gastonia PK-5
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
4 
2.9 miles Gastonia PK-5
Holbrook Middle School
3 
2.9 miles Lowell 6-8
Hunter Huss High School
2 
3.0 miles Gastonia 9-12
Southwest Middle School
2 
3.4 miles Gastonia 6-8
H H Beam Elementary School
1 
3.4 miles Gastonia PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Sherwood Elementary School
1 
0.3 miles PK-5
Gardner Park Elementary School
2 
1.3 miles PK-5
Ashbrook High School
2 
1.8 miles 9-12
Gaston Virtual Academy
7 
1.8 miles K-12
York Chester Middle School
3 
2.1 miles 6-8
Lingerfeldt Elementary School
1 
2.3 miles PK-5
Warlick Academy
1 
2.3 miles 6-12
Highland School of Technology
10 
2.7 miles 9-12
Brookside Elementary School
2 
2.7 miles PK-5
Robinson Elementary School
4 
2.9 miles PK-5
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
4 
2.9 miles PK-5
Holbrook Middle School
3 
2.9 miles 6-8
Hunter Huss High School
2 
3.0 miles 9-12
Southwest Middle School
2 
3.4 miles 6-8
H H Beam Elementary School
1 
3.4 miles PK-5


Charter Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Piedmont Community Charter School
7 
1.5 miles Gastonia K-12
Community Public Charter School
6 
7.9 miles Stanley K-1
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
5 
11.4 miles Charlotte K-8
Mountain Island Charter School
9 
11.8 miles Mt. Holly K-12
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
6 
12.1 miles Charlotte K-8
Jackson Day School
6 
12.2 miles Charlotte K-12
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
2 
14.3 miles Charlotte K-8
Unity Classical Charter School
7 
14.3 miles CHARLOTTE K-8
Movement Charter School
3 
15.3 miles Charlotte K-8
Aristotle Preparatory Academy
2 
15.6 miles Charlotte K-7
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Piedmont Community Charter School
7 
1.5 miles K-12
Community Public Charter School
6 
7.9 miles K-1
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
5 
11.4 miles K-8
Mountain Island Charter School
9 
11.8 miles K-12
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
6 
12.1 miles K-8
Jackson Day School
6 
12.2 miles K-12
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
2 
14.3 miles K-8
Unity Classical Charter School
7 
14.3 miles K-8
Movement Charter School
3 
15.3 miles K-8
Aristotle Preparatory Academy
2 
15.6 miles K-7