Summary:
Zip code 49055 is home to just one elementary school, Gobles Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 within the Gobles Public School District.
For parents considering this area, Gobles Elementary is a school of striking contrasts. The most impressive highlight is its 4th-grade math performance: in the 2025-2026 school year, 63.2% of students were proficient, a remarkable 23.8 percentage points above the state average. Third-grade math also shines at 49.1% proficiency, outpacing the state. However, this strength does not carry into 5th grade, where math proficiency plummets to just 27.9%—a dramatic 35-point drop from the prior grade and below the state average. This "5th grade cliff" appears consistent across two years, suggesting a curriculum or transition issue rather than a one-time anomaly. Social studies in 5th grade is another weak spot, with only 11.8% proficient, far below the state's 27.5%. In contrast, 5th-grade ELA is a relative bright spot at 45.6%, slightly above the state average.
Beyond test scores, the school shows notable year-to-year volatility, such as 3rd-grade ELA swinging from 51.4% to 30.9% between school years—likely due to small class sizes. With nearly 58% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school faces economic challenges, yet its early-grade math success suggests effective support. Positively, chronic absenteeism is just 16.4%, well below the state's 27.9%, indicating strong attendance and engagement. Per-student spending is $14,191 with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. The district itself ranks 277th out of 625 in Michigan (3-star rating). Overall, Gobles Elementary excels in early math but needs targeted intervention in 5th-grade math and social studies to ensure consistent success across all grades.
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