Giresd Center Programs

720 North Kinney Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Giresd Center Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Giresd Center Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Giresd Center Programs's student population of 107 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Giresd Center Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giresd Center Programs is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2057 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
34%
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30-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Giresd Center Programs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
82%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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(20-21)
<50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Giresd Center Programs and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Giresd Center Programs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giresd Center Programs's ranking?
Giresd Center Programs is ranked #2057 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Giresd Center Programs often compared to?
Giresd Center Programsis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Public School Academy, Weidman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Giresd Center Programs?
The graduation rate of Giresd Center Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Giresd Center Programs?
107 students attend Giresd Center Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Giresd Center Programs students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giresd Center Programs?
Giresd Center Programs has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Giresd Center Programs offer ?
Giresd Center Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Giresd Center Programs part of?
Giresd Center Programs is part of Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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