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Lyman Gilmore Middle

Grass Valley Elementary · Nevada County · 10837 Rough and Ready Highway, Grass Valley, CA 95945-8522

(530) 273-8479 · www.gvsd.us

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5/10
#668
Rank 668 out of 1,315
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #737 · 44th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #687 · 48th percentile
Science6/10 · #561 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lyman Gilmore Middle sits in the heart of Grass Valley, a Gold Rush-era foothill town that blends small-city charm with a strong sense of local identity — think independent bookshops, community theater, and easy access to the Sierra Nevada outdoors. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores edging slightly ahead, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a well-rounded experience over hyper-competitive academics. Families drawn to Nevada County's laid-back, community-rooted lifestyle will find Gilmore reflects that spirit pretty well.

Student Demographics

407 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
270 (66%)
Hispanic
99 (24%)
Multiple Races
17 (4%)
Asian
9 (2%)
American Indian
9 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged308 (76%)
Students with Disabilities70 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

464
Enrollment
23.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #940 · 32nd percentile

40 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found