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Gladwin Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,605 students in Gladwin Community Schools 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 Gladwin Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,605 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gladwin Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,493 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
145
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,361 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,645
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,361
$17,559
Best Gladwin Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gladwin Community Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3982 W M 61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Gladwin Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Gladwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Gladwin Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Grades: 3-5
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gladwin Elementary School
Magnet School
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Grades: PK-2
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gladwin Community Schools School District?
Gladwin Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,605 students.
What is the rank of Gladwin Community Schools School District?
Gladwin Community Schools School District is ranked #401 out of 860 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin Community Schools School District?
93% of Gladwin Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gladwin Community Schools School District?
Gladwin Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gladwin Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,361 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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