Willow Hill Elementary School

1250 Hill St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willow Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Willow Hill Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Hill Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#213 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
36%
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65-69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Hill Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Willow Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Grade School, Tcaps Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Willow Hill Elementary School?
423 students attend Willow Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Willow Hill Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Hill Elementary School?
Willow Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willow Hill Elementary School offer ?
Willow Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Hill Elementary School part of?
Willow Hill Elementary School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   8/3/2020
My time at Willow Hill was amazing. The teachers were very caring, and I made a lot of good friends there. I will never forget Willow Hill.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Addison Bucknam

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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