Interlochen Community School (Closed 2021)

3113 M 137
Interlochen, MI 49643
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Interlochen Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
30-34%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Interlochen Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
30-34%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Interlochen Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Interlochen Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
2%
2%
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Asian
(15-16)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Interlochen Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Interlochen Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
n/a
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Interlochen Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(15-16)
92%
67%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Interlochen Community School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
3%
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n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Interlochen Community School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Interlochen Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Interlochen Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Interlochen Community School?
174 students attend Interlochen Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Interlochen Community School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Interlochen Community School?
Interlochen Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Interlochen Community School offer ?
Interlochen Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Interlochen Community School part of?
Interlochen Community School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools School District.

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