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#1490 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Giresd Center Programs
School · Gratiot-isabella Resd · Ithaca, MI
A Gratiot-isabella Resd school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1131 EAST CENTER ST, Ithaca, MI 48847
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 42% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Giresd Center Programs score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Giresd Center Programs 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average456/100K
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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
$63,967
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gratiot-isabella Resd
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $217,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Giresd Center Programs is listed in Gratiot-Isabella RESD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Giresd Center Programs
Giresd Center Programs is a public school in Ithaca, MI, part of Gratiot-isabella Resd, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Giresd Center Programs
What grades does Giresd Center Programs serve?
Giresd Center Programs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Giresd Center Programs?
Giresd Center Programs has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giresd Center Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Giresd Center Programs is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Giresd Center Programs rank in MI?
Giresd Center Programs ranks #1,490 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Giresd Center Programs's MySchoolScout rating?
Giresd Center Programs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Giresd Center Programs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Giresd Center Programs has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Giresd Center Programs a charter school?
No, Giresd Center Programs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Giresd Center Programs a Title I school?
No, Giresd Center Programs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Giresd Center Programs?
76.4% of students at Giresd Center Programs 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Gratiot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.9%
- Phone
- (989) 773-6956
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 48847)
- 5,773
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 48847; 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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