Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District

1131 E Center St
Ithaca, MI 48847-1603
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 173 students in Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
173 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#455 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
35%
30-39%
45%
21-39%
38%
(20-21)
<50%
84%
(2022-23)
54.9%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.57
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
78%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $287,237 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $226,023 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$287,237
$22,572
Spending / Student
$226,023
$21,839

Best Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District?
Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District manages 1 public schools serving 173 students.
What is the rank of Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District?
Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District is ranked #474 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District?
78% of Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District?
Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $226,023 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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