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#1444 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Gull Lake Middle School
Middle School · Gull Lake Community Schools · Richland, MI
A Gull Lake Community Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9550 East M89, Richland, MI 49083
- Math 44% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gull Lake Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gull Lake Middle 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburgaugusta Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 283 | 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
- #7 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 Middle School is listed in Gull Lake Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gull Lake Middle School
Gull Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Richland, MI, part of Gull Lake Community Schools, serving approximately 682 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,444 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gull Lake Middle School
What grades does Gull Lake Middle School serve?
Gull Lake Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gull Lake Middle School?
Gull Lake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gull Lake Middle School rank in MI?
Gull Lake Middle School ranks #1,444 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gull Lake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gull Lake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gull Lake Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gull Lake Middle School a charter school?
No, Gull Lake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gull Lake Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gull Lake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gull Lake Middle School?
28.9% of students at Gull Lake Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 682
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (269) 548-3605
- Area population (ZIP 49083)
- 8,110
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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