Gull Lake Middle School

Public 4-8

 9550 M 89
       Richland, MI  49083-8203


(269) 548-3605

District: Gull Lake Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 883 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,732 Help


Students who attend Gull Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gull Lake High School

Feeder schools for Gull Lake Middle School:

Elementary:    Kellogg Elementary School
    Richland Elementary School
    Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  691

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Two or more races:
6.8%
Hispanic:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.5% Help


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Compare Details Gull Lake Middle School ranks better than 83.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gull Lake Middle School is 18.8. (See more...)
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Compare Gull Lake Middle School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gull Lake Middle School is $12,732.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gull Lake Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gull Lake Middle School 148th of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Gull Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Gull Lake Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gull Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.73 215th 806 73.3%
2007 81.38 104th 823 87.4%
2008 79.75 123rd 839 85.3%
2009 79.71 125th 847 85.2%
2010 74.72 199th 851 76.6%
2011 79.90 121st 858 85.9%
2012 82.82 118th 900 86.9%
2013 83.47 105th 919 88.6%
2014 85.26 91st 921 90.1%
2015 83.84 99th 919 89.2%
2016 81.28 127th 894 85.8%
2017 73.65 158th 821 80.8%
2018 79.93 144th 838 82.8%
2019 72.49 176th 792 77.8%
2021 66.81 171st 675 74.7%
2022 75.63 132nd 776 83.0%
2023 77.84 148th 883 83.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gull Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.51 55th 156 64.7%
2022 80.87 8th 65 87.7%
2023 59.21 57th 163 65.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gull Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.65 158th 377 58.1%
2023 48.37 84th 199 57.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gull Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.47 302nd 815 62.9%
2019 50.24 320th 672 52.4%
2021 44.26 268th 523 48.8%
2022 42.93 397th 691 42.5%
2023 67.12 184th 825 77.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Gull Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.74 166th 794 79.1%
2019 68.24 174th 658 73.6%
2021 61.04 151st 521 71.0%
2022 68.35 150th 657 77.2%
2023 73.31 139th 770 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Gull Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.35 117th 797 85.3%
2019 69.35 156th 639 75.6%
2021 62.69 155th 540 71.3%
2022 75.26 117th 658 82.2%
2023 75.07 139th 776 82.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gull Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.22 35th 266 86.8%
2023 91.26 10th 246 95.9%
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Rank History for White students at Gull Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.34 156th 678 77.0%
2019 67.87 165th 624 73.6%
2021 66.03 150th 577 74.0%
2022 74.03 130th 638 79.6%
2023 71.69 155th 688 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 23, 2014

Open Quote We just moved to this school district (previously from Portage Central) the office staff was great to work with during our transition and transfer and made our daughter feel welcome informed and acclimated. The kids and teachers are also welcoming and friendly which tells me that the schools have done a great job making flexible and welcoming student citizens. They seem to be tech savy, kids are taking tests on I- pads and learning Mac book . Overall great transition experience and excellent school staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Open Quote Good teachers. Very traditional structure. A bit of a downshift shock for us, coming from a school that catered to gifted students. If we had to do it all over again, moving to the greater Kalamzoo area, we'd have bought a house in the Portage West school district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gull Lake Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 427 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1989 415 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1990 460 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 470 4 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 470 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1993 508 2 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 434 3 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 442 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 442 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 453 8 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 430 11 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 422 8 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 464 11 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 485
2001 509 10 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 470 13 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 470 13 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 478 6 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 454 8 4 10 4 n/a n/a 1 481
2006 445 10 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 472 3 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 665 11 12 8 1 n/a n/a 4 701
2009 613 20 10 8 1 n/a n/a 12 664
2010 652 24 10 15 1 n/a n/a 16 718
2011 611 22 5 20 1 0 19 0 678
2012 634 26 8 18 0 0 19 0 705
2013 611 24 10 20 0 0 22 0 687
2014 598 16 16 18 1 1 26 0 676
2015 580 21 9 26 3 0 35 0 674
2016 589 28 8 30 2 0 41 0 698
2017 563 33 5 27 2 0 37 0 667
2018 560 25 7 35 2 0 35 0 664
2019 553 26 8 33 2 0 25 0 647
2020 574 29 11 34 1 0 40 0 689
2021 501 22 8 31 2 0 38 0 602
2022 551 21 10 32 1 0 45 0 660
2023 575 24 7 37 1 0 47 0 691

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gull Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 n/a n/a n/a
1989 426 n/a n/a 5.6
1990 471 37.0 12.7 3
1991 482 n/a n/a n/a
1992 483 n/a n/a 7
1993 523 n/a 0.0 6.3
1994 447 23.2 19.3 6.7
1995 449 24.6 18.3 5.6
1996 449 24.6 18.3 5.6
1997 467 25.0 18.7 3.9
1998 446 25.0 17.8 3.8
1999 432 24.0 18.0 4.6
2000 485 25.1 19.3 9.9
2001 531 29.7 17.9 8.9
2002 498 30.7 16.2 14.1
2003 498 30.7 16.2 14.1
2004 500 33.5 14.9 11.6
2005 481 29.7 16.2 15.8
2006 474 30.2 15.7 18.6
2007 488 30.6 15.9 18.2
2008 701 40.3 17.4 15.6
2009 664 41.1 16.2 18.3
2010 718 39.6 18.1 17.1
2011 678 36.8 18.4 22.1
2012 705 38.1 18.4 21.3
2013 687 38.7 17.7 21.3
2014 676 37.4 18.0 21
2015 674 38.0 17.7 22.7
2016 698 39.0 17.8 21.5
2017 667 38.0 17.5 19.8
2018 664 40.2 16.5 26.1
2019 647 40.8 15.8 24.1
2020 689 40.6 16.9 25.8
2021 602 38.6 15.5 27.4
2022 660 39.4 16.7 25
2023 691 36.5 18.8 27.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gull Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 n/a n/a n/a
1989 426 n/a n/a 5.6
1990 471 37.0 12.7 3
1991 482 n/a n/a n/a
1992 483 n/a n/a 7
1993 523 n/a 0.0 6.3
1994 447 23.2 19.3 6.7
1995 449 24.6 18.3 5.6
1996 449 24.6 18.3 5.6
1997 467 25.0 18.7 3.9
1998 446 25.0 17.8 3.8
1999 432 24.0 18.0 4.6
2000 485 25.1 19.3 9.9
2001 531 29.7 17.9 8.9
2002 498 30.7 16.2 14.1
2003 498 30.7 16.2 14.1
2004 500 33.5 14.9 11.6
2005 481 29.7 16.2 15.8
2006 474 30.2 15.7 18.6
2007 488 30.6 15.9 18.2
2008 701 40.3 17.4 15.6
2009 664 41.1 16.2 18.3
2010 718 39.6 18.1 17.1
2011 678 36.8 18.4 22.1
2012 705 38.1 18.4 21.3
2013 687 38.7 17.7 21.3
2014 676 37.4 18.0 21
2015 674 38.0 17.7 22.7
2016 698 39.0 17.8 21.5
2017 667 38.0 17.5 19.8
2018 664 40.2 16.5 26.1
2019 647 40.8 15.8 24.1
2020 689 40.6 16.9 25.8
2021 602 38.6 15.5 27.4
2022 660 39.4 16.7 25
2023 691 36.5 18.8 27.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gull Lake Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (3.6%) $10,655 (96.4%) $11,051
2020 $431 (4.0%) $10,338 (96.0%) $10,769
2021 $805 (6.6%) $11,391 (93.4%) $12,196
2022 $813 (6.4%) $11,919 (93.6%) $12,732

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gull Lake Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 176th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 883 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gull Lake Middle School)47.943.6
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gull Lake Community Schools)48.643.9
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Gull Lake Middle School)37.436.8
 0.6%
   6th Grade Math (Gull Lake Community Schools)37.836.8
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gull Lake Middle School)5746
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gull Lake Community Schools)57.847
 10.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Gull Lake Middle School)41.635.5
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (Gull Lake Community Schools)41.335.9
 5.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gull Lake Middle School)3642.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gull Lake Community Schools)35.643
 7.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gull Lake Middle School)76.976.7
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gull Lake Community Schools)75.977.2
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gull Lake Middle School)58.354.2
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gull Lake Community Schools)58.154.1
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647691
 6.8%
African American2624
 7.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic3337
 12.1%
Pacific Islander00
White553575
 4%
Two or More Races2547
 88%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.1%27.5%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gull Lake Middle School

Students who attend Gull Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Gull Lake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 691 students attended Gull Lake Middle School.

Students at Gull Lake Middle School are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Gull Lake Middle School ranks 148th of 883 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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