Northwest Education Services School District
School District · Traverse City, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$287,660
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
5
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$287,660
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#33 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$287,660
+$273,077 vs Michigan median
District size
931 students
Smaller than Michigan median
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 7.6/10, Northwest Education Services is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Ednew Horizons, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Northwest Education Services students show an average math proficiency of 35.3% and ELA proficiency of 45.2%.
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 7.6/10. 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?
North Ednew Horizons is the highest-rated school in Northwest Education Services with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Northwest Education Services?
Across schools in Northwest Education Services with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.2%. 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 7.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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