Gladwin Community Schools School District
School District · Gladwin, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,213
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating Gladwin Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gladwin Community Schools 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.
Gladwin High School
Gladwin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gladwin Junior High School
Gladwin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gladwin Intermediate School
Gladwin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#276 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,213
$1,370 vs Michigan median
District size
1,626 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Gladwin Community Schools ranks #276 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Gladwin Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gladwin High School (6.6/10), Gladwin Junior High School (6.4/10), and Gladwin Intermediate School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gladwin Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladwin High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Gladwin Junior High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Gladwin Intermediate School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gladwin Community Schools
Gladwin Community Schools is a Gladwin, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,626 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. The district invests $13,213 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Gladwin Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gladwin High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Gladwin Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 37.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gladwin Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gladwin Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Gladwin Community Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Gladwin
- Total Enrollment
- 1,626
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin Community Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gladwin Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Gladwin Community Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin Community Schools spends $13,213 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gladwin Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gladwin Community Schools is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin High School is the highest-rated school in Gladwin Community Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Gladwin Community Schools?
Across schools in Gladwin Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gladwin Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Gladwin Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.2%
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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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