Garden City Public Schools School District
School District · Garden City, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,508
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,508
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#197 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,508
+$5,925 vs Michigan median
District size
3,194 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Garden City Public Schools
Garden City Public Schools is a Garden City, Michigan school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,194 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $20,508 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Garden City Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Burger Development Center, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Garden City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 34.9% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Garden City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garden City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Garden City Public Schools
8 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Garden City
- Total Enrollment
- 3,194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 244
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garden City Public Schools?
Garden City Public Schools has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garden City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Garden City Public Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Garden City Public Schools?
Garden City Public Schools spends $20,508 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garden City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garden City Public Schools is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garden City Public Schools?
Burger Development Center is the highest-rated school in Garden City Public Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Garden City Public Schools?
Across schools in Garden City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garden City Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Garden City Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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