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Gibraltar School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,614 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 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,614 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gibraltar School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
280 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
257 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
7%
18%
# White Students
2,866 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
79%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
283
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
215
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
260
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
262
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
304
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,494 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,553 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,494
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,553
$17,461
Best Gibraltar School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31500 Olmstead Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Shumate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30448 West Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Oscar A Carlson High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30550 West Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7100
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #55.
Frank E Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26631 Reaume St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21320 Roche Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,614 students.
What is the rank of Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District is ranked #366 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gibraltar School District?
79% of Gibraltar School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% 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 $13,553 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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