Grand Traverse Academy vs. Kingsley Area Elementary School
Should I attend Grand Traverse Academy or Kingsley Area Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Grand Traverse Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 792 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Grand Traverse Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-4
Total Students
792 students
593 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#326 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
66%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
111
Grade 1 Students
69
108
Grade 2 Students
59
113
Grade 3 Students
67
120
Grade 4 Students
56
141
Grade 5 Students
73
-
Grade 6 Students
64
-
Grade 7 Students
64
-
Grade 8 Students
79
-
Grade 9 Students
57
-
Grade 10 Students
39
-
Grade 11 Students
47
-
Grade 12 Students
43
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
90%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
11%
