Serving 685 students in grades 6-7,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)69%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
79%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Gerisch Middle School?
685 students attend Gerisch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gerisch Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerisch Middle School?
Gerisch Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gerisch Middle School offer ?
Gerisch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Gerisch Middle School part of?
Gerisch Middle School is part of Southgate Community School District.
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