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#2054 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gwinn Middlehigh School
High School · Gwinn Area Community Schools · Gwinn, MI
A Gwinn Area Community Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 WEST STATE HIGHWAY M35, Gwinn, MI 49841
- Math 12% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 22% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gwinn Middlehigh School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gwinn Middlehigh 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,337
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gwinn Area Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gwinn Middlehigh School is listed in Gwinn Area Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gwinn Middlehigh School
Gwinn Middlehigh School is a public high school in Gwinn, MI, part of Gwinn Area Community Schools, serving approximately 505 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,054 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gwinn Middlehigh School
What grades does Gwinn Middlehigh School serve?
Gwinn Middlehigh School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gwinn Middlehigh School?
Gwinn Middlehigh School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwinn Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwinn Middlehigh School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gwinn Middlehigh School rank in MI?
Gwinn Middlehigh School ranks #2,054 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gwinn Middlehigh School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gwinn Middlehigh School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Gwinn Middlehigh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gwinn Middlehigh School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gwinn Middlehigh School a charter school?
No, Gwinn Middlehigh School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gwinn Middlehigh School a Title I school?
No, Gwinn Middlehigh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gwinn Middlehigh School?
57.6% of students at Gwinn Middlehigh 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
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (906) 346-9247
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49841)
- 7,359
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 49841; 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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