Gull Lake Middle School vs Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 574 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gull Lake Middle School
Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Richland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
698 students
| Measure | Gull Lake Middle School Richland, Michigan | Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School Richland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 485 | #525 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5021 of 15,369 | #19679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 717 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| city | Richland | Richland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gull Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 57.9).
- •Gull Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Gull Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Gull Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 34.7%).
- •Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
- •Gull Lake Middle School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 698.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gull Lake Middle School better than Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Gull Lake Middle School ranks higher (62.1 vs 57.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gull Lake Middle School and Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Richland and Richland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gull Lake Middle School: 717. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gull Lake Middle School and Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School rank in Michigan?
Gull Lake Middle School is 138th of 485 and Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School is 525th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).