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Woodland School

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Woodland School ranks 521 st of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

521^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Woodland School is a public charter elementary school serving 212 students in grades K-8 in Traverse City, Michigan. The school is part of the Woodland School District, which is ranked 102 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodland School consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 70.8% of 7th graders at Woodland School were proficient in M-Step/ELA compared to the state average of 39.2%, and 72.2% of 8th graders were proficient in PSAT/Mathematics, well above the state average of 30.4%. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.6% to 30.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Woodland School generally outperforms the nearby Fife Lake Elementary School, which is part of the lower-ranked Forest Area Community Schools district. However, Woodland lags behind higher-performing schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district, such as Willow Hill Elementary, TCAPS Montessori, and Courtade Elementary, which all have stronger test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

209

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,405

Per pupil spending ?

22%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7224 Supply Rd
Traverse City, MI 49696

(231) 947-7474

District: Woodland School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (49% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Michigan median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Michigan avg37%

Elementary school

521^st of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

112^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

102^nd of 613Woodland School among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	63.3	521 of 1488	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.5	490 of 1486	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.1	324 of 1470	78.0%	★★★★☆
2022	63.0	444 of 1344	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.4	155 of 1153	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	55.4	586 of 1408	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.2	733 of 1448	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.8	754 of 1466	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.8	727 of 1548	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.8	850 of 1580	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.9	656 of 1533	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.0	765 of 1563	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.1	690 of 1566	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.0	653 of 1552	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.9	883 of 1552	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.4	708 of 1589	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.2	418 of 1577	73.5%	★★★★☆
2007	64.4	609 of 1565	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.7	913 of 1545	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	486 of 1338	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.8	399 of 1342	70.3%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	275 of 1321	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	53.5	691 of 1443	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	72.8	333 of 1366	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	237 of 1347	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	69.0	366 of 1334	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	49.9	760 of 1446	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	49.2	599 of 1206	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.3	547 of 1204	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.1	362 of 1198	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.4	484 of 1102	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.1	157 of 1005	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	45.8	608 of 1128	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.7	829 of 1253	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	112 of 890	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	110 of 897	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	94.2	35 of 883	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	80.4	112 of 776	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	103 of 675	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	67.9	209 of 792	73.6%	★★★★☆
2018	43.2	501 of 838	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	58.1	289 of 821	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.5	277 of 894	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.3	376 of 919	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.8	220 of 921	76.1%	★★★★☆
2013	72.4	209 of 919	77.3%	★★★★☆
2012	80.1	140 of 900	84.4%	★★★★☆
2011	78.8	133 of 858	84.5%	★★★★☆
2010	83.7	55 of 851	93.5%	★★★★★
2009	86.6	38 of 847	95.5%	★★★★★
2008	91.3	6 of 839	99.3%	★★★★★
2007	81.5	101 of 823	87.7%	★★★★☆
2006	63.8	342 of 806	57.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	88.6	60 of 770	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	30.6	569 of 794	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	84.1	93 of 798	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	90.7	55 of 786	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	97.4	10 of 776	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	45.6	420 of 797	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	147 of 696	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	130 of 701	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	45 of 688	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	79.9	100 of 638	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	78.6	91 of 577	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	182 of 624	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	28.2	518 of 678	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2025)76th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)64th percentile~ school

White (2025)50th percentile-15 vs school

Middle school

Female (2023)92nd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)88th percentile~ school

White (2025)79th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics72%+42 vs state

English Language Arts53%+12 vs state

Math48%+12 vs state

Science48%+7 vs state

Social Studies23%-7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, May 26, 2017

So thankful we found Woodland School. This is our 8th year as a Woodland family and the authentic learning experiences, hands on approach, and strong community make this program the truly special place that it is! My children have cried on snow days! Yes, seriously! The halls are filled with joyful children who enjoy learning and have true ownership and a deep connection to their education.
Make sure you call about their lottery process for enrollment because there is always a huge waiting list! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Woodland School	Public, Charter	K-8	7224 Supply Rd	Traverse City	49696	Grand Traverse County	Woodland School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 947-7474	209	13	15.9	22.0%	200 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	63.3	521^st of 1488 public elementary schools	65.0%		64.5	490^th of 1486 public elementary schools	67.0%	31	72.2	56.5	37.5	52.4	47.8	70.8	47.8	70.8	33.3	34.8	50.0	47.6	22.7	$9,405	$778	$8,626
Courtade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1111 Rasho Rd	Traverse City	49696	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-5800	215	15	14.2	28.8%	188 (87.4%)	9 (4.2%)	6 (2.8%)	5 (2.3%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.6	328^th of 1488 public elementary schools	78.0%		72.9	359^th of 1486 public elementary schools	75.8%	31		59.3	64.3	55.8			63.0	52.4	46.5			44.2	39.5	$17,252	$1,185	$16,067
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9039 Old M 72	Williamsburg	49690	Grand Traverse County	Elk Rapids Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 267-9955	0	0	16.5		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$00	$00	$00
Mill Creek Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	9039 Old M 72	Williamsburg	49690	Grand Traverse County	Mill Creek Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(231) 264-8692	233	14	17.0	24.5%	213 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)								(n/a)
Cherry Knoll Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 3 Mile Rd N	Traverse City	49696	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-8940	333	22	15.0	29.7%	282 (84.7%)	14 (4.2%)	15 (4.5%)	5 (1.5%)	14 (4.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	56.3	624^th of 1488 public elementary schools	58.1%		52.8	667^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.1%	43		32.7	60.4	60.3			36.5	43.8	34.5			41.4	29.3	$15,319	$1,620	$13,699
Fife Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	108 Pierce St	Fife Lake	49633	Grand Traverse County	Forest Area Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 879-3362	144	12	12.3	61.1%	103 (71.5%)	6 (4.2%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)		27.6					20.7							$16,386	$4,448	$11,938
Eastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Eastern Ave	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-5600	475	26	18.5	20.2%	428 (90.1%)	10 (2.1%)	11 (2.3%)	19 (4.0%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73.8	354^th of 1488 public elementary schools	76.2%		73.7	342^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	77.0%	12		57.6	56.2	60.0			64.7	30.1	46.7			61.7	36.7	$14,587	$1,359	$13,228
Traverse Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	933 Rose St	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-3500	245	18	13.2	73.1%	148 (60.4%)	22 (9.0%)	36 (14.7%)	4 (1.6%)	32 (13.1%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19.8	1162^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	21.9%		22.2	1138^th of 1486 public elementary schools	23.4%	24		27.3	26.7	23.4			26.5	25.0	21.3			21.3	10.6	$17,447	$1,639	$15,808
Kingsley Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Clark St	Kingsley	49649	Grand Traverse County	Kingsley Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 263-5261	655	37	17.8	48.4%	633 (96.6%)	7 (1.1%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	66.1	476^th of 1488 public elementary schools	68.0%		68.8	426^th of 1486 public elementary schools	71.3%	50		49.6	60.6	48.0			50.4	44.0	30.9			45.5	47.2	$13,502	$1,809	$11,693
Central Grade School	Public	PK, KG-7	301 W Seventh St	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-5910	510	30	17.0	42.4%	426 (83.5%)	17 (3.3%)	26 (5.1%)	24 (4.7%)	13 (2.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	81.8	248^th of 1488 public elementary schools	83.3%		78	281^st of 1486 public elementary schools	81.1%	33		42.5	70.0	70.1			30.1	62.7	57.3			62.1	52.6	$15,575	$1,649	$13,926

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland School

How many students attend Woodland School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 209 students attended Woodland School.

Is Woodland School a good school?

Woodland School ranks 521^st of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Woodland School?

Students at Woodland School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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