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#364 of 462 private schools in MI

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School

Elementary School · Midland, MI

A private elementary school in Midland, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

907 MATTES DR, Midland, MI 48642

  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index20%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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Enrollment36
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran 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 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated777/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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

$77,690

Median home value

$194,100

Median rent

$1,100/mo

College educated

42.5%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.9%
Two or More8.3%
Hispanic2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.4 mi487Compare →
Plymouth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–50.5 mi424Compare →
Mcesa and Sugnet School Classroom ProgramsEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–120.8 mi160Compare →
Chestnut Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–51.1 mi393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is listed in Midland, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Midland, MI, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School

What grades does Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School serve?

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School?

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School rank in MI?

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School ranks #364 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School a religious school?

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Small City
County
Midland County
Area population (ZIP 48642)
33,770
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
40.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48642; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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