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Gaylord Middle School

Summary:

Gaylord Middle School is a public middle school serving 428 students in grades 7-8 in Gaylord, Michigan. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 25-30% of Michigan middle schools.

Academically, Gaylord Middle School shines, with 7th graders scoring 51% proficient or better in ELA and 47.4% in Math, compared to the state averages of 37.9% and 32.1%. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.8% in 2018-2019 to 40.8% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Gaylord Intermediate School, which had a 25.3% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. Gaylord Middle School also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.7% to 52.8% over the past few years, higher than the state average and the Gaylord Community Schools district average.

The stark contrast in racial diversity between Gaylord Middle School, which has over 92% of students identifying as White, and the more diverse Gaylord Intermediate School, is noteworthy. This may suggest different enrollment patterns or residential segregation within the district. Despite these challenges, Gaylord Middle School has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $9,750 in 2019-2020 to $13,882 in 2022-2023, indicating the district's commitment to supporting the school's continued success.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 600 E 5th St
       Gaylord, MI  49735-1268

(989) 731-0848

District: Gaylord Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,882 Help


Students who attend Gaylord Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg

Feeder schools for Gaylord Middle School:

Elementary:    North Ohio Elementary School
    South Maple Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gaylord Middle School ranks better than 76.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaylord Middle School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare Gaylord Middle School employs 24.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaylord Middle School is $13,882.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gaylord Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaylord Middle School 212th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Gaylord Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gaylord Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gaylord Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.95 290th 806 64.0%
2007 76.03 177th 823 78.5%
2008 74.56 195th 839 76.8%
2009 74.03 203rd 847 76.0%
2010 74.97 192nd 851 77.4%
2011 76.59 161st 858 81.2%
2012 84.03 104th 900 88.4%
2013 81.12 123rd 919 86.6%
2014 79.92 137th 921 85.1%
2015 74.96 179th 919 80.5%
2016 63.85 284th 894 68.2%
2017 65.63 224th 821 72.7%
2018 79.09 154th 838 81.6%
2019 67.50 211th 792 73.4%
2021 61.24 204th 675 69.8%
2022 62.79 232nd 776 70.1%
2023 67.81 224th 883 74.6%
2024 69.71 212th 897 76.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gaylord Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.05 186th 377 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaylord Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.58 67th 815 91.8%
2019 66.17 161st 672 76.0%
2021 71.61 80th 523 84.7%
2022 59.39 225th 691 67.4%
2023 61.13 252nd 825 69.5%
2024 64.33 217th 836 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Gaylord Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.05 158th 794 80.1%
2019 65.21 193rd 658 70.7%
2021 64.77 133rd 521 74.5%
2022 58.82 214th 657 67.4%
2023 63.33 214th 770 72.2%
2024 74.08 137th 771 82.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Gaylord Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.22 137th 797 82.8%
2019 61.53 205th 639 67.9%
2021 48.79 232nd 540 57.0%
2022 57.62 224th 658 66.0%
2023 62.98 218th 776 71.9%
2024 57.73 271st 786 65.5%
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Rank History for White students at Gaylord Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.69 178th 678 73.7%
2019 56.63 233rd 624 62.7%
2021 56.60 209th 577 63.8%
2022 54.49 248th 638 61.1%
2023 55.74 255th 688 62.9%
2024 56.40 250th 701 64.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gaylord Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 632 1 7 2 3 n/a n/a -86 559
1989 673 0 7 2 2 n/a n/a -91 593
1990 676 1 5 1 4 n/a n/a -85 602
1991 670 1 3 5 6 n/a n/a 0 685
1992 712 1 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 723
1993 727 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 734
1994 728 2 7 4 16 n/a n/a 0 757
1995 519 3 8 2 16 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 519 3 8 2 16 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 508 4 4 2 6 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 537 6 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 552 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 527 3 3 1 9 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 562 2 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 570
2002 532 1 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2003 532 1 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2004 556 1 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 545 2 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 561 2 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 575
2007 527 4 2 2 7 n/a n/a 0 542
2008 486 4 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 468 3 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 469 5 4 8 0 n/a n/a 6 492
2011 459 1 3 5 6 1 0 0 475
2012 453 2 2 4 8 2 1 0 472
2013 465 3 2 7 4 1 1 0 483
2014 469 3 6 10 7 0 5 0 500
2015 480 5 5 13 4 0 7 0 514
2016 453 6 3 7 5 0 6 0 480
2017 447 3 2 9 7 0 7 0 475
2018 435 3 1 16 7 1 5 0 468
2019 422 6 0 13 4 2 14 0 461
2020 458 5 4 14 3 0 16 0 500
2021 419 2 2 12 4 0 18 0 457
2022 403 3 1 8 2 1 19 0 437
2023 397 2 1 7 3 0 18 0 428

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gaylord Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 n/a n/a n/a
1989 593 n/a n/a 11.6
1990 602 36.0 16.7 10.3
1991 685 n/a n/a n/a
1992 723 n/a n/a 5.9
1993 734 n/a 0.0 0
1994 757 37.8 20.0 13.7
1995 548 26.4 20.8 14.2
1996 548 26.4 20.8 14.2
1997 524 27.0 19.4 15.3
1998 553 29.0 19.1 17.4
1999 561 30.0 18.7 25.8
2000 543 28.4 19.1 28
2001 570 30.2 18.9 28.1
2002 544 30.0 18.1 32.4
2003 544 30.0 18.1 32.4
2004 567 28.7 19.8 36.3
2005 556 27.4 20.3 39
2006 575 26.3 21.9 31.1
2007 542 26.4 20.5 36
2008 499 26.3 19.0 35.9
2009 486 26.2 18.5 36.4
2010 492 27.6 17.7 42.4
2011 475 25.1 18.8 47.8
2012 472 22.1 21.3 51.9
2013 483 22.0 21.9 47.2
2014 500 23.0 21.6 46.8
2015 514 23.0 22.3 40.5
2016 480 24.0 20.0 42.3
2017 475 23.8 19.9 45.7
2018 468 25.4 18.4 49.6
2019 461 22.4 20.5 57
2020 500 23.4 21.3 51.4
2021 457 23.9 19.0 47.7
2022 437 23.2 18.8 49.2
2023 428 24.4 17.5 52.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gaylord Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 n/a n/a n/a
1989 593 n/a n/a 11.6
1990 602 36.0 16.7 10.3
1991 685 n/a n/a n/a
1992 723 n/a n/a 5.9
1993 734 n/a 0.0 0
1994 757 37.8 20.0 13.7
1995 548 26.4 20.8 14.2
1996 548 26.4 20.8 14.2
1997 524 27.0 19.4 15.3
1998 553 29.0 19.1 17.4
1999 561 30.0 18.7 25.8
2000 543 28.4 19.1 28
2001 570 30.2 18.9 28.1
2002 544 30.0 18.1 32.4
2003 544 30.0 18.1 32.4
2004 567 28.7 19.8 36.3
2005 556 27.4 20.3 39
2006 575 26.3 21.9 31.1
2007 542 26.4 20.5 36
2008 499 26.3 19.0 35.9
2009 486 26.2 18.5 36.4
2010 492 27.6 17.7 42.4
2011 475 25.1 18.8 47.8
2012 472 22.1 21.3 51.9
2013 483 22.0 21.9 47.2
2014 500 23.0 21.6 46.8
2015 514 23.0 22.3 40.5
2016 480 24.0 20.0 42.3
2017 475 23.8 19.9 45.7
2018 468 25.4 18.4 49.6
2019 461 22.4 20.5 57
2020 500 23.4 21.3 51.4
2021 457 23.9 19.0 47.7
2022 437 23.2 18.8 49.2
2023 428 24.4 17.5 52.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gaylord Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $590 (5.9%) $9,420 (94.1%) $10,010
2020 $645 (6.6%) $9,105 (93.4%) $9,750
2021 $889 (8.1%) $10,099 (91.9%) $10,988
2022 $1,800 (14.8%) $10,353 (85.2%) $12,153
2023 $1,157 (8.3%) $12,725 (91.7%) $13,882

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaylord Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 224th of 883 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gaylord Middle School)58.744.1
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gaylord Community Schools)58.744.1
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Gaylord Middle School)42.142.5
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (Gaylord Community Schools)42.142.5
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gaylord Middle School)30.129.1
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gaylord Community Schools)30.129.1
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gaylord Middle School)69.468.3
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gaylord Community Schools)69.568.3
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gaylord Middle School)43.137.6
 5.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gaylord Community Schools)43.337.6
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students461428
 7.2%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian01
Hispanic137
 46.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White422397
 5.9%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%52.8%
 4.2%

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Students who attend Gaylord Middle School usually go on to attend Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg

In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Gaylord Middle School.

Students at Gaylord Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Gaylord Middle School ranks 212th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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