Below Average
#2607 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gladwin Intermediate School
Elementary School · Gladwin Community Schools · Gladwin, MI
A Gladwin Community Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
780 WEST 1ST ST, Gladwin, MI 48624
- Math 27% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gladwin Intermediate School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 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 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gladwin 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,393/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gladwin), 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
$55,415
Median home value
$154,000
Median rent
$689/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gladwin Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,213NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gladwin Intermediate School is listed in Gladwin Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gladwin Intermediate School
Gladwin Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Gladwin, MI, part of Gladwin Community Schools, serving approximately 386 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,607 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gladwin Intermediate School
What grades does Gladwin Intermediate School serve?
Gladwin Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Gladwin Intermediate School?
Gladwin Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Intermediate School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladwin Intermediate School rank in MI?
Gladwin Intermediate School ranks #2,607 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gladwin Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gladwin Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Gladwin Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladwin Intermediate School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gladwin Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Gladwin Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladwin Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Gladwin Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladwin Intermediate School?
61.4% of students at Gladwin 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gladwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (989) 426-4531
- Area population (ZIP 48624)
- 16,269
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 48624; 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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