Serving 173 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Giresd Center Programs's student population of 173 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
173 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Giresd Center Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giresd Center Programs is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1838 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1838 out of 3,025 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 Weidman Elementary School, Renaissance Public School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 81.8%.
How many students attend Giresd Center Programs?
173 students attend Giresd Center Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Giresd Center Programs students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Giresd Center Programs?
Giresd Center Programs has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Giresd Center Programs offer ?
Giresd Center Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Giresd Center Programs part of?
Giresd Center Programs is part of Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District.
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