Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gaines Elementary 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 108 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Gaines Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaines Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gaines Elementary School is ranked #1885 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Gaines Elementary School?
108 students attend Gaines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gaines Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaines Elementary School?
Gaines Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gaines Elementary School offer ?
Gaines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gaines Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 108 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
