Ganiard School

101 S Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Ganiard School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ganiard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Ganiard School's student population of 223 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ganiard School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
50-54%
37%
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(17-18)
55-59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ganiard School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ganiard School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
8%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ganiard School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ganiard School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ganiard School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ganiard School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Ganiard School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ganiard School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ganiard School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ganiard School often compared to?
Ganiard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pullen Elementary School, Vowles School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Ganiard School?
223 students attend Ganiard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ganiard School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ganiard School?
Ganiard School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ganiard School offer ?
Ganiard School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ganiard School part of?
Ganiard School is part of MT. Pleasant City School District.

School Reviews

1   5/11/2020
The scores in the MEAP test. both in reading and math. Would be substantially higher. If the school would drop the common core crap. Unless a parent begins with teaching a child common core match. it's like teaching them a second language .
- Posted by Parent - Kevin Green

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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