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Gull Lake Community Schools

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns

Serves Bedford, Richland, Ross, Barry, Prairieville and Richland, and parts of Comstock, Johnstown and Charleston.

Students
3,402
Schools
7
Spent per student
$14,272
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
32%
Debt
$65.2M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Gull Lake Community Schools

  • School Grade A−: better than 82% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 5 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
  • Spends 14% less per student than the MI average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 10.6% since 2020
  • Debt of $65.2M, about $19,152 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Howe.

K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland School Corporation

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency40%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts59%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 82.9%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,272 per student · 14% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 34%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 30%State 65%Federal 6%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
3,077’20
3,177’21
3,242’22
3,322’23
3,402’24

Up 10.6% since 2020.

Students
White 81%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 7%Black 3%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

7 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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