Serving 426 students in grades 7-8, Gaylord Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Gaylord Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaylord Middle School is 0.13, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Gaylord Middle School?
426 students attend Gaylord Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gaylord Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaylord Middle School?
Gaylord Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gaylord Middle School offer ?
Gaylord Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaylord Middle School part of?
I have had a great experience at GMS! The teachers are all kind and helpful! One thing that I didn't like was getting cyber-bullied! Cyber-bullying is a problem but the principals and counselor get the kids to stop doing it! I am going to miss the teachers in high school!
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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