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#1280 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
High School · Gull Lake Community Schools · Richland, MI
A Gull Lake Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
10100 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gull Lake Gateway Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gull Lake Gateway Academy 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,384/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richland), 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
$111,604
Median home value
$329,800
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 8–12 | 0.4 mi | 844 | Compare → |
| Gull Lake Virtual PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 373 | 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.
Gull Lake Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gull Lake Gateway Academy is listed in Gull Lake Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Gull Lake Gateway Academy is a public high school in Richland, MI, part of Gull Lake Community Schools, serving approximately 35 students in grades 9th-12th with a 35:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gull Lake Gateway Academy
What grades does Gull Lake Gateway Academy serve?
Gull Lake Gateway Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
Gull Lake Gateway Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Gateway Academy is 35:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gull Lake Gateway Academy rank in MI?
Gull Lake Gateway Academy ranks #1,280 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gull Lake Gateway Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gull Lake Gateway Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gull Lake Gateway Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Gull Lake Gateway Academy a charter school?
No, Gull Lake Gateway Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gull Lake Gateway Academy a Title I school?
No, Gull Lake Gateway Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gull Lake Gateway Academy?
77.1% of students at Gull Lake Gateway Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (269) 548-3422
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49083)
- 8,110
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49083; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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