Very Good
#489 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Central Grade School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 WEST SEVENTH ST, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Math 51% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Grade School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,678
Median home value
$375,700
Median rent
$1,216/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49684; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| North Edcreekside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Willow Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Tcaps Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Grade School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Grade School
Central Grade School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Grade School
What grades does Central Grade School serve?
Central Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Central Grade School?
Central Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Grade School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Grade School rank in MI?
Central Grade School ranks #489 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Grade School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Grade School a charter school?
No, Central Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Grade School a Title I school?
No, Central Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Grade School?
46.9% of students at Central Grade School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (231) 933-5910
- Area population (ZIP 49684)
- 21,328
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49684; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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