Serving 250 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 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ganiard School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ganiard School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
79%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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?
250 students attend Ganiard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ganiard School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ganiard School?
Ganiard School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 .
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