Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

Q: Is Gull Lake Virtual Partnership a good school?

Gull Lake Virtual Partnership ranks 127 th of 743 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gull Lake Virtual Partnership is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Battle Creek, Michigan, with 304 students. This school stands out from nearby alternative schools in several key metrics, making it a valuable educational option for families in the area.

Gull Lake Virtual Partnership has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.8% to 91.7% over the past five years, significantly higher than the Valley Center School (0.0% in 2022-2023) and Comstock Compass High School (30.6% in 2022-2023). The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 1.3% to 2.2%, much lower than the nearby alternative schools. Additionally, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership students generally perform better on state assessments compared to the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency district and the state of Michigan.

Gull Lake Virtual Partnership's student population is more diverse than the surrounding community, with a higher percentage of non-White students. The school's spending per student has also increased over the past few years, from $5,604 in 2019-2020 to $6,556 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to investing in its educational program. Overall, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership appears to be a high-performing alternative school that is providing a quality educational experience for its diverse student population, setting it apart from the nearby alternative schools in the Battle Creek area.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

315 Hutchinson Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017-8763

(269) 548-3430

District: Gull Lake Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127^th of 743 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,556

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gull Lake Virtual Partnership ranks better than 82.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Gull Lake Virtual Partnership employs 23.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership is $6,556.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gull Lake Virtual Partnership:

SchoolDigger ranks Gull Lake Virtual Partnership 127^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Gull Lake Virtual Partnership in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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Rank History for Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

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Rank History for all students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	90.65	59^th	824	92.8%
2021	66.43	136^th	561	75.8%
2023	86.63	75^th	735	89.8%
2024	78.97	127^th	743	82.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.48	89^th	710	87.5%
2023	81.79	81^st	611	86.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.94	49^th	633	92.3%

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Rank History for White students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	90.20	52^nd	708	92.7%
2021	52.59	210^th	516	59.3%
2023	88.44	57^th	647	91.2%
2024	75.51	115^th	638	82.0%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	68	1	0	0	0	0	3	72
2013	61	1	0	1	1	0	0	64
2014	49	1	2	0	0	1	2	55
2015	76	0	1	0	0	1	0	78
2016	115	6	1	1	0	0	2	125
2017	139	6	5	0	2	0	4	156
2018	234	6	4	8	0	0	10	262
2019	196	6	4	5	0	0	13	224
2020	176	4	3	6	1	0	10	200
2021	410	9	4	22	2	0	30	477
2022	247	20	1	17	0	0	18	303
2023	249	8	3	28	0	0	16	304
2024	311	7	5	28	0	0	22	373

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 Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	72	n/a	n/a	27.8
2013	64	2.6	24.1	18.8
2014	55	3.1	17.6	25.5
2015	78	3.0	26.0	20.5
2016	125	4.0	31.2	22.4
2017	156	2.7	56.5	16
2018	262	2.7	94.9	27.5
2019	224	11.0	20.2	18.8
2020	200	22.7	8.7	14
2021	477	27.0	17.6	23.7
2022	303	22.5	13.4	27.1
2023	304	25.5	11.9	25.7
2024	373	23.4	15.9	30.6

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 Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	72	n/a	n/a	27.8
2013	64	2.6	24.1	18.8
2014	55	3.1	17.6	25.5
2015	78	3.0	26.0	20.5
2016	125	4.0	31.2	22.4
2017	156	2.7	56.5	16
2018	262	2.7	94.9	27.5
2019	224	11.0	20.2	18.8
2020	200	22.7	8.7	14
2021	477	27.0	17.6	23.7
2022	303	22.5	13.4	27.1
2023	304	25.5	11.9	25.7
2024	373	23.4	15.9	30.6

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 Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$249 (2.2%)	$11,308 (97.8%)	$11,557
2020	$277 (4.9%)	$5,326 (95.0%)	$5,604
2021	$813 (13.8%)	$5,087 (86.2%)	$5,901
2022	$857 (13.0%)	$5,720 (87.0%)	$6,577
2023	$374 (5.7%)	$6,182 (94.3%)	$6,556

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Gull Lake Virtual Partnership)	61.9	41.4	20.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gull Lake Community Schools)	51.1	41.6	9.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	224	304	35.7%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	5	28	460%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	196	249	27%
Two or More Races	13	16	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	25.7%	6.9%

Schools Near Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	315 Hutchinson Rd	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Gull Lake Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 548-3430	373	23	15.9	30.6%	311 (83.4%)	7 (1.9%)	28 (7.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)								(n/a)			40.0											53.9		46.2	$6,556	$374	$6,182
Doris Klaussen Dev Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	408 E Jameson Ave	Battle Creek	49014	Calhoun County	Calhoun Intermediate School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 964-9426	228	32	7.2	100.0%	146 (64.0%)	30 (13.2%)	25 (11.0%)	9 (3.9%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.1%)								(n/a)
Comstock Compass High School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3010 Gull Rd	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 250-8930	285	10	28.5	81.4%	125 (43.9%)	87 (30.5%)	31 (10.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.3%)								(n/a)																	$14,989	$1,511	$13,478
Calhoun County Juvenile Home	Public, Alternative	4-12	14555 18 12 Mile Rd	Marshall	49068	Calhoun County	Calhoun Intermediate School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 789-3507	12	2	6.0	75.0%	6 (50.0%)	5 (41.7%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Valley Center School	Public, Alternative	1-12	3122 Lake St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 250-9773	25	4	5.8	60.0%	13 (52.0%)	7 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Marshall Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	18203 Homer Rd	Marshall	49068	Calhoun County	Marshall Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 781-6330	249	16	15.1	64.3%	152 (61.0%)	79 (31.7%)	15 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)	42.9	14.3		19.1	16.7	19.1	22.2	40.9	28.6	22.2	22.7	19.1	28.6	36.4	19.1	36.4	$9,825	$2,586	$7,239
Barry Independent School District (Isd) Special Education	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	555 W Woodlawn Ave	Hastings	49058	Barry County	Barry Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(269) 945-9545	54	12	4.5	100.0%	49 (90.7%)	2 (3.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

Is Gull Lake Virtual Partnership a good school?

Gull Lake Virtual Partnership ranks 127^th of 743 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gull Lake Virtual Partnership?

Students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Gull Lake Virtual Partnership?

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Gull Lake Virtual Partnership.

What district is Gull Lake Virtual Partnership in?

Gull Lake Community Schools

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