Gibraltar School District
School District · Woodhaven, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Evaluating Gibraltar School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gibraltar School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oscar a Carlson High School
Rockwood · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Gibraltar · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chapman Elementary School
Rockwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#386 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,835
$748 vs Michigan median
District size
3,614 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Gibraltar School District ranks #386 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Gibraltar School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oscar a Carlson High School (6.1/10), Lakeshore Virtual School (6.0/10), and Chapman Elementary School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gibraltar School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar a Carlson High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakeshore Virtual School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Chapman Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Parsons Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Frank E Weiss Elem School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Shumate Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Hunter Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gibraltar School District
Gibraltar School District is a Woodhaven, Michigan school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,614 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. The district invests $13,835 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Gibraltar School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oscar a Carlson High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Gibraltar School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gibraltar School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gibraltar School District with test data.
Schools in Gibraltar School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Woodhaven
- Total Enrollment
- 3,614
- Teachers (FTE)
- 197
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gibraltar School District?
The average composite rating for Gibraltar School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gibraltar School District?
Gibraltar School District spends $13,835 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gibraltar School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gibraltar School District is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gibraltar School District?
Oscar a Carlson High School is the highest-rated school in Gibraltar School District with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Gibraltar School District?
Across schools in Gibraltar School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gibraltar School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Gibraltar School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 7 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.4%
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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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