At a glance
Reported students
435
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Gaylord Middle School: 435 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
19.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 441
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Gaylord Middle School
Gaylord Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Gaylord. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Gaylord Community Schools. NCES reports 435 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.9%) and multiracial (5.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gaylord Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.9%
- Hispanic3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gaylord Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gaylord Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
632 reported students
North Ohio Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
388 reported students
South Maple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
385 reported students
Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg
High · Grades 09–12
907 reported students
Public schools near Gaylord Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Maple Elementary School Elementary · Gaylord Community Schools | PK–03 | 385 | 0.1 mi |
| Gaylord Intermediate School Middle · Gaylord Community Schools | 04–06 | 632 | 0.4 mi |
| North Ohio Elementary School Elementary · Gaylord Community Schools | PK–03 | 388 | 1.6 mi |
| Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg High · Gaylord Community Schools | 09–12 | 907 | 1.8 mi |
| Vanderbilt Area School Other · Vanderbilt Area Schools | KG–12 | 72 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gaylord Middle School
What grades does Gaylord Middle School serve?
Gaylord Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gaylord Community Schools.
How many students attend Gaylord Middle School?
Gaylord Middle School reported 435 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 441 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gaylord Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 435 students and 22.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gaylord Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gaylord Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gaylord Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gaylord Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gaylord Middle School in?
Gaylord Middle School is part of Gaylord Community Schools, based in Gaylord, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gaylord Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Maple Elementary School (0.1 mi), Gaylord Intermediate School (0.4 mi), North Ohio Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.