Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Giresd Center Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Giresd Center Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Giresd Center Programs's student population of 182 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Giresd Center Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giresd Center Programs is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2057 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
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 is Giresd Center Programs's ranking?
Giresd Center Programs is ranked #2057 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Giresd Center Programs often compared to?
Giresd Center Programsis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Public School Academy, Weidman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Giresd Center Programs?
The graduation rate of Giresd Center Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Giresd Center Programs?
182 students attend Giresd Center Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Giresd Center Programs students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giresd Center Programs?
Giresd Center Programs has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Giresd Center Programs offer ?
Giresd Center Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Giresd Center Programs part of?
Giresd Center Programs is part of Gratiot-Isabella RESD School District.
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