Summary:
The 49696 zip code area in Traverse City, Michigan is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools district. The district is ranked 156 out of 613 in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Courtade Elementary School consistently performs in the top 30% of Michigan elementary schools, with strong test scores and a low student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Another impressive school is Woodland School, a public charter school that excels in Math, with 70.8% of 4th graders and 50% of 7th graders proficient or better, significantly outperforming state averages.
While the schools generally outperform state averages in ELA and Math, there are some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% across all 4 schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools show a wide range in spending per student, from $9,405 at Woodland School to $17,252 at Courtade Elementary, though the relationship between spending and student outcomes is not always direct.
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