Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Gier 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Gier 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 Gier Elementary School is 0.15, 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Gier Elementary School?
436 students attend Gier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gier Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gier Elementary School?
Gier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gier Elementary School offer ?
Gier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gier Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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