Top Rankings
Gull Lake Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,322 students in Gull Lake Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gull Lake Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
3,322 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Gull Lake Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 854 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 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
103 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
2,714 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
262
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
245
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
261
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
243
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
254
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
267
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
320
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,186 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,102
$18,441
Spending / Student
$20,186
$17,627
Best Gull Lake Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9562 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Grades: 3-5
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
Gull Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7753 N 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Grades: 8-12
| 844 students
Rank: #33.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Gull Lake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9550 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
9594 N 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
9476 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Grades: PK-2
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gull Lake Community Schools School District?
Gull Lake Community Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,322 students.
What is the rank of Gull Lake Community Schools School District?
Gull Lake Community Schools School District is ranked #104 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gull Lake Community Schools School District?
82% of Gull Lake Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gull Lake Community Schools School District?
Gull Lake Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gull Lake Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,186 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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