Gladwin Community Schools School District

401 North Bowery Ave Fl 2
Gladwin, MI 48624-1409
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,635 students in Gladwin Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gladwin Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,635 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Gladwin Community Schools 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#298 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Gladwin Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gladwin Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gladwin Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Gladwin Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
245,941 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,536 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
94%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
150
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,116 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Gladwin Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Gladwin Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,394
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Gladwin Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,116
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Gladwin Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gladwin Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gladwin Community Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3982 W M61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Gladwin Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 North Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Gladwin Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
780 West 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Gladwin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 North Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 West 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Grades: PK-2
| 398 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gladwin Community Schools School District?
Gladwin Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,635 students.
What is the rank of Gladwin Community Schools School District?
Gladwin Community Schools School District is ranked #300 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin Community Schools School District?
94% of Gladwin Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gladwin Community Schools School District?
Gladwin Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gladwin Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,116 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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