Very Good
#429 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 13% in state
Willow Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1250 HILL ST, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Math 59% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Hill Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
24.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willow Hill 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 79Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| North Edcreekside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 76 | 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
- #3 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
Willow Hill Elementary School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Hill Elementary School
Willow Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Hill Elementary School
What grades does Willow Hill Elementary School serve?
Willow Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Willow Hill Elementary School?
Willow Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Hill Elementary School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Hill Elementary School rank in MI?
Willow Hill Elementary School ranks #429 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Willow Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Willow Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Hill Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willow Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Willow Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Willow Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Hill Elementary School?
24.1% of students at Willow Hill 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
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (231) 933-8540
- 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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