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Gull Lake Gateway Academy vs. Buchanan Virtual Academy

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School Overview

School
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Buchanan Virtual Academy
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Gull Lake Gateway Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 35 students in grades 9-12, Gull Lake Gateway Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buchanan Virtual Academy 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
35 students
54 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gull Lake Gateway Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buchanan Virtual Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
33% | 67%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gull Lake Gateway Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buchanan Virtual Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
3 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gull Lake Gateway Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buchanan Virtual Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gull Lake Gateway Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gull Lake Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Virtual Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buchanan Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#2371 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buchanan Virtual Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in MI)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gull Lake Gateway Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Virtual Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buchanan Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in MI)(20-21 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gull Lake Gateway Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Virtual Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buchanan Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in MI)(20-21 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 50% in MI)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gull Lake Gateway Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Buchanan Virtual Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Buchanan Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gull Lake Gateway Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buchanan Virtual Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
3
Grade 8 Students
-
8
Grade 9 Students
-
11
Grade 10 Students
5
10
Grade 11 Students
16
14
Grade 12 Students
14
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buchanan Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buchanan Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gull Lake Gateway Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Hispanic
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gull Lake Gateway Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buchanan Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buchanan Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gull Lake Gateway Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buchanan Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buchanan Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gull Lake Gateway Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buchanan Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buchanan Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gull Lake Gateway Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buchanan Virtual Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buchanan Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gull Lake Gateway Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buchanan Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buchanan Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gull Lake Gateway Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buchanan Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buchanan Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gull Lake Gateway Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buchanan Virtual Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buchanan Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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