Serving 239 students in grades 6-8, Gwinn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 18% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)31%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Gwinn Middle School?
239 students attend Gwinn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Gwinn Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwinn Middle School?
Gwinn Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gwinn Middle School offer ?
Gwinn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gwinn Middle School part of?
Gwinn Middle School is part of Gwinn Area Community Schools.
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