Excellent
#14 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Old Mission Peninsula School
Elementary School · Old Mission Peninsula School · Traverse City, MI
A charter elementary school in Traverse City, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
2699 ISLAND VIEW RD, Traverse City, MI 49686
- Math 58% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Mission Peninsula School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old Mission Peninsula 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
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Old Mission Peninsula School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,859NCES 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.
Old Mission Peninsula School is listed in Old Mission Peninsula School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Mission Peninsula School
Old Mission Peninsula School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Old Mission Peninsula School, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Mission Peninsula School
What grades does Old Mission Peninsula School serve?
Old Mission Peninsula School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Old Mission Peninsula School?
Old Mission Peninsula School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mission Peninsula School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Mission Peninsula School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Mission Peninsula School rank in MI?
Old Mission Peninsula School ranks #14 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Old Mission Peninsula School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Mission Peninsula School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Old Mission Peninsula School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Mission Peninsula School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Old Mission Peninsula School a charter school?
Yes, Old Mission Peninsula School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Old Mission Peninsula School a Title I school?
No, Old Mission Peninsula School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Mission Peninsula School?
25.9% of students at Old Mission Peninsula 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.7%
- Phone
- (231) 225-0225
- Area population (ZIP 49686)
- 25,181
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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