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Item: Northwest Education Services School District
Rating: 9
Author: Public School Review

1101 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684-4465

Top 20%

Tel: (231) 922-6200

www.northwested.org

Top Rankings

Northwest Education Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MI)

# Schools

5 Schools

3,462 Schools

# Students

276 Students

1,367,533 Students

# Teachers

104 Teachers

82,879 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
Kind	10	122
1	18	111
2	24	115
3	20	117
4	11	115
5	23	116
6	16	116
7	11	117
8	16	118
9	14	127
10	19	124
11	12	121
12	11	126
Grade Not Listed	71	5

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District Rank

Northwest Education Services School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 50% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MI)

#152 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District
2023	#152
2022	#274
2021	#375
2019	#417
2018	#447
2017	#490
2016	#397
2015	#293
2014	#409
2013	#161
2012	#482
2011	#755
2010	#745

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49%

35%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	49%	35%
2022	32%	34%
2021	32%	36%
2019	32%	40%
2018	27%	37%
2017	32%	39%
2016	42%	38%
2015	47%	37%
2014	42%	41%
2013	57%	41%
2012	42%	37%
2011	57%	80%
2010	52%	78%

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50-54%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2022	52%	45%
2021	42%	48%
2019	47%	49%
2018	27%	43%
2017	42%	49%
2016	42%	50%
2015	47%	49%
2014	62%	67%
2013	67%	65%
2012	47%	64%
2011	57%	80%
2010	62%	82%

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40-59%

38%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2022	49%	38%
2021	34%	23%

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(21-22)

≤20%

81%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2022	20%	81%
2021	20%	84%
2020	20%	86%
2019	50%	85%
2018	20%	85%
2017	50%	85%
2016	20%	85%
2015	20%	85%
2014	50%	84%
2013	50%	84%

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(2022-23)

53.2%

33.3%

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Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	53.2%	33.3%
2022	67.3%	41.4%
2021	59.9%	21.3%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.22

0.57

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	0.22	0.55
2022	0.22	0.55
2021	0.21	0.54
2020	0.20	0.53
2019	0.20	0.53
2018	0.19	0.53
2017	0.19	0.52
2016	0.20	0.50
2015	0.21	0.50
2014	0.22	0.50
2013	0.27	0.49
2012	0.28	0.49
2011	0.26	0.47
2010	0.27	0.46
2009	0.26	0.46
2008	0.23	0.46
2007	0.13	0.46
2006	0.17	0.44
2005	0.15	0.43
1992	0.10	0.37

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% American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison (1992-2023)
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	3%	1%
2022	2%	1%
2021	3%	1%
2020	3%	1%
2019	3%	1%
2018	1%	1%
2017	1%	1%
2016	2%	1%
2015	2%	1%
2014	3%	1%
2013	3%	1%
2012	4%	1%
2011	3%	1%
2010	5%	1%
2009	5%	1%
2008	4%	1%
2007	3%	1%
2006	5%	1%
2005	3%	1%
1992	4%	1%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison (2008-2023)
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	2%	3%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2018	1%	3%
2017	1%	3%
2016	1%	3%
2015	1%	3%
2014	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%
2012	1%	3%
2011	1%	2%
2010	2%	3%
2009	2%	3%
2008	2%	3%

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% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1992-2023)
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	4%	9%
2022	4%	9%
2021	4%	8%
2020	4%	8%
2019	4%	8%
2018	4%	8%
2017	4%	7%
2016	4%	7%
2015	3%	7%
2014	3%	7%
2013	4%	6%
2012	4%	6%
2011	5%	6%
2010	5%	5%
2009	4%	5%
2008	4%	5%
2007	3%	5%
2006	2%	4%
2005	5%	4%
1992	1%	3%

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% Black

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison (2006-2023)
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	3%	18%
2022	4%	18%
2021	3%	18%
2020	3%	18%
2019	3%	18%
2018	4%	18%
2017	4%	18%
2016	4%	18%
2015	5%	18%
2014	4%	18%
2013	5%	18%
2012	5%	19%
2011	5%	19%
2010	3%	20%
2009	4%	20%
2008	3%	20%
2007	2%	20%
2006	2%	20%

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% White

88%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (1992-2023)
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	88%	64%
2022	88%	64%
2021	89%	65%
2020	89%	66%
2019	89%	66%
2018	90%	66%
2017	90%	67%
2016	89%	68%
2015	89%	68%
2014	88%	68%
2013	86%	69%
2012	85%	69%
2011	86%	70%
2010	85%	71%
2009	85%	71%
2008	87%	71%
2007	92%	71%
2006	91%	72%
2005	92%	73%
1992	95%	78%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2013-2022)
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2022	1%	5%
2014	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $356,290 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $342,261 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MI)

Total Revenue

$98 MM

$30,868 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	$98 MM	$15 MM
2022	$85 MM	$13 MM
2021	$81 MM	$12 MM
2020	$77 MM	$11 MM
2019	$75 MM	$11 MM
2018	$71 MM	$10 MM
2017	$69 MM	$10 MM
2016	$67 MM	$10 MM
2015	$65 MM	$11 MM
2014	$60 MM	$10 MM
2012	$65 MM	$10 MM
2011	$63 MM	$11 MM
2010	$65 MM	$11 MM
2009	$62 MM	$11 MM
2008	$57 MM	$11 MM
2007	$54 MM	$10 MM
2006	$52 MM	$10 MM
2005	$47 MM	$10 MM
2004	$47 MM	$10 MM
2003	$42 MM	$10 MM
2002	$38 MM	$10 MM
2001	$38 MM	$10 MM
2000	$35 MM	$9 MM
1999	$33 MM	$9 MM
1998	$30 MM	$10 MM
1997	$22 MM	$10 MM
1996	$23 MM	$10 MM
1995	$21 MM	$10 MM
1992	$20 MM	$8 MM
1990	$19 MM	$7 MM

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Spending

$95 MM

$29,866 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	$94 MM	$15 MM
2022	$83 MM	$13 MM
2021	$78 MM	$11 MM
2020	$74 MM	$11 MM
2019	$70 MM	$10 MM
2018	$73 MM	$10 MM
2017	$71 MM	$10 MM
2016	$61 MM	$10 MM
2015	$63 MM	$11 MM
2014	$53 MM	$9 MM
2012	$54 MM	$10 MM
2011	$55 MM	$10 MM
2010	$63 MM	$11 MM
2009	$59 MM	$11 MM
2008	$55 MM	$11 MM
2007	$53 MM	$11 MM
2006	$49 MM	$11 MM
2005	$45 MM	$10 MM
2004	$44 MM	$11 MM
2003	$46 MM	$11 MM
2002	$39 MM	$10 MM
2001	$38 MM	$10 MM
2000	$35 MM	$9 MM
1999	$31 MM	$10 MM
1998	$29 MM	$10 MM
1997	$24 MM	$10 MM
1996	$22 MM	$10 MM
1995	$21 MM	$10 MM
1992	$20 MM	$8 MM
1990	$18 MM	$7 MM

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Revenue / Student

$356,290

$22,572

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	$371,079	$20,540
2022	$320,372	$17,846
2021	$301,279	$15,927
2020	$278,228	$14,589
2019	$258,753	$14,099
2018	$236,076	$14,094
2017	$267,992	$13,305
2016	$264,921	$13,102
2015	$274,399	$11,681
2014	$67,687	$12,204
2012	$114,587	$12,235
2011	$188,307	$12,684
2010	$315,493	$11,681
2009	$119,389	$11,537
2008	$141,759	$11,222
2007	$125,146	$10,819
2006	$115,485	$9,793
2005	$92,087	$9,706
2004	$109,291	$9,471
2003	$95,129	$9,243
1992	$50,554	$5,111

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Spending / Student

$342,261

$21,839

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Northwest Education Services School District	Michigan
2023	$356,468	$19,990
2022	$313,049	$17,220
2021	$291,227	$15,085
2020	$267,859	$14,302
2019	$243,590	$13,858
2018	$242,977	$13,691
2017	$274,448	$13,192
2016	$239,870	$12,965
2015	$264,924	$11,849
2014	$59,594	$12,085
2012	$95,693	$12,141
2011	$164,280	$12,422
2010	$304,599	$11,849
2009	$112,843	$11,612
2008	$137,211	$11,334
2007	$122,392	$10,901
2006	$108,971	$10,200
2005	$88,607	$9,852
2004	$104,178	$9,880
2003	$102,745	$9,552
1992	$51,803	$5,102

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Best Northwest Education Services School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Ednew Horizons

Special Education School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685

Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #22.

North Edbridgeway

Special Education School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

301 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683

Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Life Skills Center

Special Education School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6357

Gr: Inquire with school | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #44.

North Edcreekside School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1100 Silver Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6375

Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: n/an/a

North Edcareer Technical

Vocational School

Add to Compare

880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6260

Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northwest Education Services School District?

Northwest Education Services School District manages 5 public schools serving 276 students.

What is the rank of Northwest Education Services School District?

Northwest Education Services School District is ranked #193 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Education Services School District?

88% of Northwest Education Services School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Education Services School District?

Northwest Education Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What is Northwest Education Services School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $342,261 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 276 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
: Top 20%
: 49% (Top 20%)
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education