Very Good
#946 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 30% in state
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Elementary School · Gull Lake Community Schools · Richland, MI
A Gull Lake Community Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
9562 East M89, Richland, MI 49083
- Math 50% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas M Ryan Intermediate 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light of Christ AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Gull Lake Virtual PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gull Lake Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is listed in Gull Lake Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Richland, MI, part of Gull Lake Community Schools, serving approximately 685 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #946 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
What grades does Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School serve?
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School rank in MI?
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School ranks #946 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
32.1% of students at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (269) 548-3705
- 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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