How do these schools compare?
| Metric | GCMS Middle School | Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gibson City, IL | Paxton, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 211 | 288 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | GCMS Middle School | Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,098 | $15,637 |
| District | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 | Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | GCMS Middle School | Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 79.2% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | GCMS Middle School | Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 206:1 | 266:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.5% | 27.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 25 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.