Excellent
#90 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Tcaps Montessori School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4053 FRANKE RD, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Math 62% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 71% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tcaps Montessori School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 66% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tcaps Montessori 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Edcreekside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Central Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Courtade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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
Tcaps Montessori School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tcaps Montessori School
Tcaps Montessori School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tcaps Montessori School
What grades does Tcaps Montessori School serve?
Tcaps Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Tcaps Montessori School?
Tcaps Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tcaps Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tcaps Montessori School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tcaps Montessori School rank in MI?
Tcaps Montessori School ranks #90 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Tcaps Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tcaps Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Tcaps Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tcaps Montessori School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tcaps Montessori School a charter school?
No, Tcaps Montessori School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tcaps Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Tcaps Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tcaps Montessori School?
29.0% of students at Tcaps Montessori 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (231) 933-6420
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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