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Gladwin Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,632 students in Gladwin Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gladwin Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,465 Schools
# Students
1,632 Students
1,368,506 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
82,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gladwin Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#377 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,616. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,419
$18,616
Spending / Student
$13,140
$17,794
Best Gladwin Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladwin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Gladwin Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Gladwin Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
780 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,632 students.
What is the rank of Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin Community Schools is ranked #389 out of 845 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin Community Schools?
93% of Gladwin Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gladwin Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,140 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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