Top Rankings
Gull Lake Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,322 students in Gull Lake Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gull Lake Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
3,322 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gull Lake Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
82%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,186 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,102
$18,510
Spending / Student
$20,186
$17,693
Best Gull Lake Community Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7753 N 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Gr: 8-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9562 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Gr: 3-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Gull Lake Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9550 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
9594 N 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
9476 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gull Lake Community Schools?
Gull Lake Community Schools manages 7 public schools serving 3,322 students.
What is the rank of Gull Lake Community Schools?
Gull Lake Community Schools is ranked #129 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gull Lake Community Schools?
82% of Gull Lake Community Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gull Lake Community Schools?
Gull Lake Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gull Lake Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,186 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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