Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, International School At Bertha Vos ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)3%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)n/a
18%
White
(15-16)93%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend International School At Bertha Vos?
55 students attend International School At Bertha Vos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of International School At Bertha Vos students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of International School At Bertha Vos?
International School At Bertha Vos has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does International School At Bertha Vos offer ?
International School At Bertha Vos offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is International School At Bertha Vos part of?
International School At Bertha Vos is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools School District.
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