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#2420 of 3,192 schools in MI
The Greenspire School
High School · The Greenspire School · Traverse City, MI
A charter high school in Traverse City, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1026 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Math 24% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Greenspire School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Greenspire 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
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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 | 0.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| The Greenspire High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| West Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,471 | Compare → |
| North Ednew HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 80 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
The Greenspire School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,673NCES 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.
The Greenspire School is listed in The Greenspire School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Greenspire School
The Greenspire School is a public high school in Traverse City, MI, part of The Greenspire School, serving approximately 98 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,420 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Greenspire School
What grades does The Greenspire School serve?
The Greenspire School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Greenspire School?
The Greenspire School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Greenspire School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Greenspire School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Greenspire School rank in MI?
The Greenspire School ranks #2,420 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is The Greenspire School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Greenspire School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 The Greenspire School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Greenspire School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is The Greenspire School a charter school?
Yes, The Greenspire School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Greenspire School a Title I school?
No, The Greenspire School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Greenspire School?
40.8% of students at The Greenspire 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.2%
- Phone
- (231) 421-5905
- Area population (ZIP 49684)
- 21,328
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 49684; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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