Gibraltar School District

19370 Vreeland Rd
Woodhaven, MI 48183-4430
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gibraltar School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,615 students in Gibraltar School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gibraltar School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
3,615 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gibraltar School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#358 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

31%
38%
92%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
27.4%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2004–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
8%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
7%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% White
78%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,245 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,162 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$58 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,245
$22,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,162
$21,839

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Gibraltar School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31500 Olmstead Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Oscar A Carlson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Frank E Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26631 Reaume St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Shumate Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30448 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21320 Roche Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,615 students.
What is the rank of Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District is ranked #376 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gibraltar School District?
78% of Gibraltar School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gibraltar School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,162 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,615 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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