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#2527 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gladiola Elementary School
Elementary School · Wyoming Public Schools · Wyoming, MI
A Wyoming Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3500 GLADIOLA AVE SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
- Math 27% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gladiola Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gladiola 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
- City Safety: High2,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wyoming), 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
$75,373
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Oriole Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Grandville Calvin Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 706 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wyoming Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gladiola Elementary School is listed in Wyoming Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gladiola Elementary School
Gladiola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wyoming, MI, part of Wyoming Public Schools, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,527 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gladiola Elementary School
What grades does Gladiola Elementary School serve?
Gladiola Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Gladiola Elementary School?
Gladiola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladiola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladiola Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladiola Elementary School rank in MI?
Gladiola Elementary School ranks #2,527 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gladiola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gladiola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Gladiola Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladiola Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gladiola Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gladiola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladiola Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gladiola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladiola Elementary School?
85.1% of students at Gladiola 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (616) 530-7596
- Area population (ZIP 49519)
- 28,308
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 49519; 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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