Summary:
The 49685 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Westwoods Elementary School and West Senior High standing out as the top-performing schools in the area.
Westwoods Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on M-Step test scores, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools. Similarly, West Senior High has strong academic performance, with 11th-grade students scoring well above the district and state averages on SAT and M-Step tests, and a 4-star rating that places it in the top 20% of Michigan high schools.
In contrast, Blair Elementary School has lower overall performance compared to the other elementary schools, but stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, suggesting a high level of individual attention for students. The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, which is a concerning trend that likely impacts student learning and achievement.
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