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#1241 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Grand Traverse Academy
School · Grand Traverse Academy · Traverse City, MI
A charter school in Traverse City, MI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1245 HAMMOND RD E, Traverse City, MI 49686
- Math 48% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand Traverse Academy score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
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 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grand Traverse Academy 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
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,198
Median home value
$295,500
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Traverse Bay Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| North Ednew HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| North EdbridgewayEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 59 | 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.
Grand Traverse Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Grand Traverse Academy is listed in Grand Traverse Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Traverse Academy
Grand Traverse Academy is a public school in Traverse City, MI, part of Grand Traverse Academy, serving approximately 798 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,241 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Traverse Academy
What grades does Grand Traverse Academy serve?
Grand Traverse Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Grand Traverse Academy?
Grand Traverse Academy has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Traverse Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Traverse Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Traverse Academy rank in MI?
Grand Traverse Academy ranks #1,241 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand Traverse Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Traverse Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Grand Traverse Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Traverse Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grand Traverse Academy a charter school?
Yes, Grand Traverse Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grand Traverse Academy a Title I school?
No, Grand Traverse Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Traverse Academy?
39.3% of students at Grand Traverse Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (231) 932-6008
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49686)
- 25,181
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 49686; 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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