Very Good
#894 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Westwoods Elementary School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 FISHER RD, Traverse City, MI 49685
- Math 49% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 53% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwoods Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Westwoods Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,639
Median home value
$309,200
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49685; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Silver Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Lake Ann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Central Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 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.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Westwoods Elementary School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwoods Elementary School
Westwoods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwoods Elementary School
What grades does Westwoods Elementary School serve?
Westwoods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Westwoods Elementary School?
Westwoods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwoods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwoods Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwoods Elementary School rank in MI?
Westwoods Elementary School ranks #894 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Westwoods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwoods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Westwoods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwoods Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westwoods Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westwoods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwoods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westwoods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwoods Elementary School?
31.4% of students at Westwoods Elementary 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
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (231) 933-7900
- Area population (ZIP 49685)
- 21,297
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 49685; 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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