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Gaylord Intermediate School

Public | 4-6 | 713 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 14, 2012

We loved this school. As a military family who has to move around a lot my son had the privilege to attend this school for 4th-6th grades and he had a fantastic experience. We enjoyed and appreciated every teacher he had. He became very involved, made lots of friends and excelled. Wish we were still there for my daughter to attend. We loved GIS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

Gaylord school is an exciting, challenging,fun place to work. The students are; challenged in the academics, there is one before-school activity to help keep our students fit, however we would like to add more options for our students. People care about each other at Gaylord Intermediate school!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 20, 2009

The teachers are awesome, They truly care about the kids!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2005

I just read one of the comments on this school and must disagree.I've had two boys go thru this school and felt that the teachers did all possible to make sure that the kids are ready to move on to middle school. The way they advance students from being young 4th graders to responsible 6th graders is impressive. I thought the teachers were very committed to providing the best education possible. Great Job. Remember that parent involvement is also key in a child's success!Can't wait for child #3 to get here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2004

I've had 5 children through the Gaylord District. Two of them were ADHD with Learning Disabilities. I found Gaylord to be excellent in their curriculum, professionalism and communication skills with parents and children. Special Ed classes and teachers went beyond my expectations. Office staff is cheerful and helpful. The only thing I disliked was the way teacher conferences were arranged in the gym and a parent had to try and hurry to meet all the teachers - this never happens with 5 kids, lol - individual scheduling works better in my opinion.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2004

I feel this school has potential. The teachers need to make a greater effoot to teach the kids the basics. Follow through is not evident. Kids fall through the cracks to easy. By sixth grade they should be ready to move up to middle school, many aren't. It is too easy to let the kids just get by move on even though they don't have the knowledge or study skills to succeed in the higher grades.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

221 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
45%

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

221 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

220 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

231 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
50%

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

232 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
82%

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

241 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

252 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

251 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
79%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

254 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 71%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 20%
Hispanic 1% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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240 East 4th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
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Phone: (989) 731-0856

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