Top Rankings
Gull Lake Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,177 students in Gull Lake Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gull Lake Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,177 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Gull Lake Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
116 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
2,659 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
197 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
278
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
249
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
224
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
243
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
324
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,107 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,791
$18,267
Spending / Student
$21,107
$17,461
Best Gull Lake Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7753 North 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Grades: 8-12
| 849 students
Rank: #22.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9562 East M89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Grades: 3-5
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 East D Avenue
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Gull Lake Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9550 East M89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Grades: 4-8
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
9594 North 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
9476 East M89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Grades: K-2
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gull Lake Community Schools School District?
Gull Lake Community Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,177 students.
What is the rank of Gull Lake Community Schools School District?
Gull Lake Community Schools School District is ranked #120 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gull Lake Community Schools School District?
84% of Gull Lake Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gull Lake Community Schools School District?
Gull Lake Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gull Lake Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,107 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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