Very Good
#940 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
George D Gilbert Elementary School
Elementary School · Gwinn Area Community Schools · Gwinn, MI
A Gwinn Area Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
250 W Iron Street, Gwinn, MI 49841
- Math 31% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George D Gilbert Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George D Gilbert Elementary 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,337
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49841; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ki Sawyer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 244 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gwinn Area Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
George D Gilbert Elementary School is listed in Gwinn Area Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George D Gilbert Elementary School
George D Gilbert Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gwinn, MI, part of Gwinn Area Community Schools, serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #940 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George D Gilbert Elementary School
What grades does George D Gilbert Elementary School serve?
George D Gilbert Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend George D Gilbert Elementary School?
George D Gilbert Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George D Gilbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George D Gilbert Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George D Gilbert Elementary School rank in MI?
George D Gilbert Elementary School ranks #940 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is George D Gilbert Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George D Gilbert Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 George D Gilbert Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George D Gilbert Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is George D Gilbert Elementary School a charter school?
No, George D Gilbert Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George D Gilbert Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George D Gilbert Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George D Gilbert Elementary School?
63.3% of students at George D Gilbert Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (906) 346-2775
- Area population (ZIP 49841)
- 7,359
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 49841; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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