Gladwin Junior High School

Summary:

Gladwin Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Gladwin, Michigan, with a student population of 339. The school is part of the Gladwin Community Schools district, which is ranked 218 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gladwin Junior High School generally performs above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts, with 41.6% of 6th graders and 40.8% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9% respectively. The school also outperforms the state in 8th grade PSAT ELA (70.5% vs. 64.5%). However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.7% in 2017-2018 to 40.6% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 49.19% in 2021-2022 to 59.29% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to the nearby Meridian Junior High School and Clare Middle School, Gladwin Junior High School generally performs better on standardized tests, particularly in ELA. However, Gladwin's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than these neighboring schools. Additionally, Gladwin Junior High School's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 196 out of 675 Michigan middle schools in 2020-2021 to 303 out of 897 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be losing ground relative to other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 401 N Bowery Ave
       Gladwin, MI  48624-1409


(989) 426-3808

District: Gladwin Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,265 Help


Students who attend Gladwin Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Gladwin High School

Feeder schools for Gladwin Junior High School:

Elementary:    Gladwin Elementary School
    Gladwin Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gladwin Junior High School ranks better than 66.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (93.2%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gladwin Junior High School is 19.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gladwin Junior High School is $13,265.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gladwin Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gladwin Junior High School 303rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Gladwin Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Gladwin Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gladwin Community Schools 218th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gladwin Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Gladwin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.97 587th 806 27.2%
2007 48.34 548th 823 33.4%
2008 49.01 560th 839 33.3%
2009 37.55 653rd 847 22.9%
2010 44.61 618th 851 27.4%
2011 58.63 450th 858 47.6%
2012 65.15 286th 900 68.2%
2013 61.22 328th 919 64.3%
2014 57.49 397th 921 56.9%
2015 64.78 292nd 919 68.2%
2016 70.56 222nd 894 75.2%
2017 54.11 312th 821 62.0%
2018 53.36 399th 838 52.4%
2019 70.39 193rd 792 75.6%
2021 62.17 196th 675 71.0%
2022 59.19 261st 776 66.4%
2023 53.52 345th 883 60.9%
2024 57.92 303rd 897 66.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gladwin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.47 226th 377 40.1%
2019 54.93 37th 76 51.3%
2023 28.69 147th 199 26.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gladwin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.93 362nd 815 55.6%
2019 78.44 73rd 672 89.1%
2021 51.92 208th 523 60.2%
2022 52.75 286th 691 58.6%
2023 50.02 366th 825 55.6%
2024 55.16 309th 836 63.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Gladwin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.55 347th 794 56.3%
2019 70.67 152nd 658 76.9%
2021 49.61 213th 521 59.1%
2022 52.53 255th 657 61.2%
2023 51.70 311th 770 59.6%
2024 66.92 186th 771 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Gladwin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.68 395th 797 50.4%
2019 61.27 207th 639 67.6%
2021 65.40 139th 540 74.3%
2022 55.37 258th 658 60.8%
2023 45.18 381st 776 50.9%
2024 42.25 436th 786 44.5%
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Rank History for White students at Gladwin Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.87 415th 678 38.8%
2019 59.85 215th 624 65.5%
2021 57.22 203rd 577 64.8%
2022 50.34 277th 638 56.6%
2023 38.83 402nd 688 41.6%
2024 43.85 361st 701 48.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Gladwin Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 659 1 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 670
1989 432 1 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 440
1990 383 0 1 4 26 n/a n/a 0 414
1991 405 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1992 405 0 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 415
1993 430 0 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 412 2 8 8 4 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 471 1 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 481
1996 471 1 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 481
1997 500 1 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 511 3 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 469 0 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 462 2 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 492 2 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 503
2002 498 7 3 8 2 n/a n/a 2 520
2003 498 7 3 8 2 n/a n/a 2 520
2004 474 3 4 10 4 n/a n/a 3 498
2005 465 4 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2006 457 2 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 443 2 3 3 4 n/a n/a 1 456
2008 413 n/a 1 5 2 n/a n/a 1 422
2009 415 5 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 396 4 4 5 3 n/a n/a 1 413
2011 409 4 6 5 3 1 3 0 431
2012 445 4 4 8 2 0 7 0 470
2013 449 3 4 6 2 0 11 0 475
2014 436 2 4 5 2 0 12 0 461
2015 376 4 4 8 2 0 9 0 403
2016 336 2 5 7 2 0 7 0 359
2017 351 2 5 10 1 0 4 0 373
2018 356 2 5 8 2 0 5 0 378
2019 382 1 2 14 1 0 6 0 406
2020 385 0 3 12 2 0 10 0 412
2021 373 0 0 12 1 0 7 0 393
2022 353 0 0 10 2 0 7 0 372
2023 317 1 0 14 2 0 5 0 339
2024 313 1 0 15 0 0 7 0 336

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gladwin Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 n/a n/a n/a
1989 440 n/a n/a 22.5
1990 414 23.0 18.0 19.6
1991 411 n/a n/a n/a
1992 415 n/a n/a n/a
1993 441 n/a 0.0 30.6
1994 434 25.0 17.4 28.6
1995 481 26.9 17.9 21.4
1996 481 26.9 17.9 21.4
1997 509 30.0 17.0 22.8
1998 525 29.0 18.1 24.4
1999 483 30.0 16.1 22.2
2000 477 30.0 15.9 27.9
2001 503 29.0 17.3 36
2002 520 28.1 18.5 45.8
2003 520 28.1 18.5 45.8
2004 498 25.5 19.5 43.2
2005 479 27.4 17.5 47.6
2006 469 26.7 17.6 52.9
2007 456 26.5 17.2 52.7
2008 422 21.8 19.4 53.4
2009 435 22.6 19.2 55.9
2010 413 23.0 17.9 58.7
2011 431 22.2 19.4 58.5
2012 470 21.8 21.5 54
2013 475 22.0 21.5 61.5
2014 461 22.0 20.9 61.4
2015 403 21.0 19.1 55.6
2016 359 21.0 17.0 58.2
2017 373 18.0 20.7 53.4
2018 378 19.2 19.6 59.5
2019 406 18.6 21.8 54.7
2020 412 19.6 21.0 57
2021 393 16.6 23.6 52.7
2022 372 18.4 20.2 49.2
2023 339 18.4 18.4 59.3
2024 336 17.0 19.7 56.5

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 Gladwin Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 n/a n/a n/a
1989 440 n/a n/a 22.5
1990 414 23.0 18.0 19.6
1991 411 n/a n/a n/a
1992 415 n/a n/a n/a
1993 441 n/a 0.0 30.6
1994 434 25.0 17.4 28.6
1995 481 26.9 17.9 21.4
1996 481 26.9 17.9 21.4
1997 509 30.0 17.0 22.8
1998 525 29.0 18.1 24.4
1999 483 30.0 16.1 22.2
2000 477 30.0 15.9 27.9
2001 503 29.0 17.3 36
2002 520 28.1 18.5 45.8
2003 520 28.1 18.5 45.8
2004 498 25.5 19.5 43.2
2005 479 27.4 17.5 47.6
2006 469 26.7 17.6 52.9
2007 456 26.5 17.2 52.7
2008 422 21.8 19.4 53.4
2009 435 22.6 19.2 55.9
2010 413 23.0 17.9 58.7
2011 431 22.2 19.4 58.5
2012 470 21.8 21.5 54
2013 475 22.0 21.5 61.5
2014 461 22.0 20.9 61.4
2015 403 21.0 19.1 55.6
2016 359 21.0 17.0 58.2
2017 373 18.0 20.7 53.4
2018 378 19.2 19.6 59.5
2019 406 18.6 21.8 54.7
2020 412 19.6 21.0 57
2021 393 16.6 23.6 52.7
2022 372 18.4 20.2 49.2
2023 339 18.4 18.4 59.3
2024 336 17.0 19.7 56.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gladwin Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,158 (11.7%) $8,727 (88.3%) $9,885
2020 $1,150 (12.4%) $8,105 (87.6%) $9,255
2021 $1,743 (15.8%) $9,323 (84.2%) $11,066
2022 $5,057 (43.7%) $6,516 (56.3%) $11,573
2023 $3,209 (24.2%) $10,056 (75.8%) $13,265

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gladwin Junior High 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 193rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 345th of 883 Middle schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gladwin Junior High School)57.330.2
 27.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gladwin Community Schools)57.330.2
 27.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Gladwin Junior High School)45.827.1
 18.7%
   6th Grade Math (Gladwin Community Schools)45.827.1
 18.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gladwin Junior High School)49.640.3
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gladwin Community Schools)49.640.3
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Gladwin Junior High School)4822.9
 25.1%
   7th Grade Math (Gladwin Community Schools)4822.9
 25.1%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gladwin Junior High School)35.128
 7.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gladwin Community Schools)35.128
 7.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gladwin Junior High School)64.263.8
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gladwin Community Schools)64.263.8
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gladwin Junior High School)43.338.1
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gladwin Community Schools)43.338.1
 5.2%
   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 Students406339
 16.5%
African American11
American Indian12
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1414
Pacific Islander00
White382317
 17%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%59.3%
 4.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Gladwin Junior High School.

Gladwin Junior High School ranks 303rd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gladwin Junior High School usually go on to attend Gladwin High School

Students at Gladwin Junior High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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