Gibraltar School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,539 students in Gibraltar School District. The top ranked public elementary schools in Gibraltar School District are Parsons Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School and Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in Gibraltar School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Gibraltar School District |
| School District Website | http://www.gibdist.net |
| School District Phone Number | (734) 379-6350 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 2,575 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,539 Students | 1,002,037 Students |
| # of Teachers | 131 Teachers | 57,232 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Gibraltar School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 833 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #423 out of 869 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 7,585 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 46 Students | 33,452 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 200 Students | 81,128 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 144 Students | 183,496 Students |
| % Black Students | 6% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 2,044 Students | 652,025 Students |
| % White Students | 80% | 65% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 843 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 103 Students | 43,139 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 275 | 113,268 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 263 | 105,813 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 241 | 103,928 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 241 | 105,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 272 | 107,963 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 248 | 112,273 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 262 | 112,469 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 279 | 93,403 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 320 | 92,477 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 29 | 13,509 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 33 | 13,372 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 31 | 12,611 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 45 | 13,396 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 2,146 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,969 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,210. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,260 is less than the state median of $13,245. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $40 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $34 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,969 | $13,210 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,260 | $13,245 |
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Gibraltar School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Parsons Elementary School Special Education School14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd
Math: 42% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
- Rank: #22.Chapman Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 44%31500 Olmstead RdRank:7/Top 50%10
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
- Rank: #33.Hunter Elementary School Special Education School21320 Roche Rd
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
- Rank: #44.Shumate Middle School Special Education School30448 West Jefferson Ave
Math: 27% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50%10
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Grades: 6-8 | 840 students
- Rank: #55.Frank E Weiss Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%26631 Reaume StRank:6/Top 50%10
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
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