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#2941 of 3,192 schools in MI
Traverse Heights Elem School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
933 ROSE ST, Traverse City, MI 49686
- Math 17% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Traverse Heights Elem School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Traverse Heights Elem 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ednew HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Traverse Bay Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| North EdbridgewayEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Central Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 537 | 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.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Traverse Heights Elem School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Traverse Heights Elem School
Traverse Heights Elem School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 276 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,941 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Traverse Heights Elem School
What grades does Traverse Heights Elem School serve?
Traverse Heights Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Traverse Heights Elem School?
Traverse Heights Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traverse Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Traverse Heights Elem School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Traverse Heights Elem School rank in MI?
Traverse Heights Elem School ranks #2,941 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Traverse Heights Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Traverse Heights Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Traverse Heights Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Traverse Heights Elem School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Traverse Heights Elem School a charter school?
No, Traverse Heights Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Traverse Heights Elem School a Title I school?
No, Traverse Heights Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Traverse Heights Elem School?
78.3% of students at Traverse Heights Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (231) 933-3500
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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