Average
#1361 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 43% in state
Gaylord Intermediate School
Middle School · Gaylord Community Schools · Gaylord, MI
A Gaylord Community Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
240 EAST 4TH ST, Gaylord, MI 49735
- Math 45% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gaylord Intermediate School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gaylord Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaylord), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,050
Median home value
$200,800
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gaylord Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gaylord Intermediate School is listed in Gaylord Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaylord Intermediate School
Gaylord Intermediate School is a public middle school in Gaylord, MI, part of Gaylord Community Schools, serving approximately 618 students in grades 4th-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,361 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaylord Intermediate School
What grades does Gaylord Intermediate School serve?
Gaylord Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Gaylord Intermediate School?
Gaylord Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaylord Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaylord Intermediate School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaylord Intermediate School rank in MI?
Gaylord Intermediate School ranks #1,361 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gaylord Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaylord Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gaylord Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaylord Intermediate School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gaylord Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Gaylord Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaylord Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Gaylord Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaylord Intermediate School?
57.6% of students at Gaylord Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otsego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (989) 731-0856
- Area population (ZIP 49735)
- 20,678
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49735; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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