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Gibraltar School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,583 students in Gibraltar School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gibraltar School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,583 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gibraltar School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#380 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
263 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
7%
18%
# White Students
2,811 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
292
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
226
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
277
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
281
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
350
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
300
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,611 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,671 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,611
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,671
$17,693
Best Gibraltar School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31500 Olmstead Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Frank E Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26631 Reaume St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Oscar A Carlson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7100
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,104 students
Rank: #55.
Shumate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30448 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #66.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21320 Roche Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,583 students.
What is the rank of Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District is ranked #380 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gibraltar School District?
79% of Gibraltar School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gibraltar School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,671 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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