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#1281 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
School · Gull Lake Community Schools · Richland, MI
A Gull Lake Community Schools school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10100 EAST D AVE, Richland, MI 49083
- Math 37% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 38% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gull Lake Virtual Partnership 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Bible Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.3 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gull Lake Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 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 Virtual Partnership is listed in Gull Lake Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership is a public school in Richland, MI, part of Gull Lake Community Schools, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,281 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
What grades does Gull Lake Virtual Partnership serve?
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gull Lake Virtual Partnership?
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership?
The student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gull Lake Virtual Partnership rank in MI?
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership ranks #1,281 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gull Lake Virtual Partnership's MySchoolScout rating?
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership 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 Virtual Partnership?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Gull Lake Virtual Partnership a charter school?
No, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gull Lake Virtual Partnership a Title I school?
No, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gull Lake Virtual Partnership?
30.6% of students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Phone
- (269) 548-3430
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- 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 · 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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