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#1186 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 37% in state
Gier Elementary School
Elementary School · Hillsdale Community Schools · Hillsdale, MI
A Hillsdale Community Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 Spring Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
- Math 27% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gier Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* 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
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gier 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated939/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsdale), 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
$57,813
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Bailey Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Will Carleton Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hillsdale Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gier Elementary School is listed in Hillsdale Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gier Elementary School
Gier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hillsdale, MI, part of Hillsdale Community Schools, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,186 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gier Elementary School
What grades does Gier Elementary School serve?
Gier Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Gier Elementary School?
Gier Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gier Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gier Elementary School rank in MI?
Gier Elementary School ranks #1,186 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gier Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gier Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Gier Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gier Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Gier Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gier Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gier Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gier Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gier Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Gier 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hillsdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (517) 437-7347
- Area population (ZIP 49242)
- 14,768
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 49242; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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