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Gobles High School

High School · Gobles Public School District · Gobles, MI

A high school in Gobles, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 412, Gobles, MI 49055

  • Math 21% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 41% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$15,623
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Gobles High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gobles High 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,717

Median home value

$161,900

Median rent

$878/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gobles Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.2K–120.0 mi32Compare →
Michigan Online SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–120.4 mi1,236Compare →
Bloomingdale Middle and High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.16–123.8 mi563Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Gobles Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gobles High School is listed in Gobles Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gobles High School

Gobles High School is a public high school in Gobles, MI, part of Gobles Public School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,749 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gobles High School

What grades does Gobles High School serve?

Gobles High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Gobles High School?

Gobles High School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gobles High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gobles High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gobles High School rank in MI?

Gobles High School ranks #1,749 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Gobles High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gobles High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Gobles High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gobles High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gobles High School a charter school?

No, Gobles High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gobles High School a Title I school?

No, Gobles High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gobles High School?

62.7% of students at Gobles High 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Van Buren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 49055)
5,963
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
46
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 49055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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