Northwest Education Services School District
School District · Traverse City, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$287,660
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$287,660
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Evaluating Northwest Education Services?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northwest Education Services as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Life Skills Center
Traverse City · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Ednew Horizons
Traverse City · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Edbridgeway
Traverse City · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#139 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$287,660
+$273,077 vs Michigan median
District size
931 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Northwest Education Services ranks #139 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Northwest Education Services's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Life Skills Center (8.1/10), North Ednew Horizons (7.7/10), and North Edbridgeway (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Northwest Education Services
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life Skills Center | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | North Ednew Horizons | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | North Edbridgeway | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | North Edcreekside School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northwest Education Services
Northwest Education Services is a Traverse City, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 931 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.1:1. The district invests $287,660 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Northwest Education Services demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Life Skills Center, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Northwest Education Services students show an average math proficiency of 39.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northwest Education Services, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northwest Education Services with test data.
Schools in Northwest Education Services
5 schools High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Traverse City
- Total Enrollment
- 931
- Teachers (FTE)
- 182
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwest Education Services?
Northwest Education Services has 5 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northwest Education Services?
The average composite rating for Northwest Education Services is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northwest Education Services?
Northwest Education Services spends $287,660 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwest Education Services?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northwest Education Services is 5.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northwest Education Services?
Life Skills Center is the highest-rated school in Northwest Education Services with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Northwest Education Services?
Across schools in Northwest Education Services with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northwest Education Services compare to other districts in Michigan?
Northwest Education Services has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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