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Gladstone Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,494 students in Gladstone Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gladstone Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,494 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gladstone Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,927 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,732
$18,604
Spending / Student
$10,927
$17,782
Best Gladstone Area Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladstone Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 State Highway M35
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
James T Jones Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 10th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-3660
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-3660
Gr: 3-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Gladstone Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S 10th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2295
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
803 29th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2314
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2314
Gr: K-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gladstone Area Schools?
Gladstone Area Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,494 students.
What is the rank of Gladstone Area Schools?
Gladstone Area Schools is ranked #291 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gladstone Area Schools?
87% of Gladstone Area Schools students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gladstone Area Schools?
Gladstone Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gladstone Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,927 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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