Westwoods Elementary School
- Westwoods Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Westwoods Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 426 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westwoods Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westwoods Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #600 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 95% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Traverse City Area Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westwoods Elementary School is West Senior High School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Middle School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Long Lake Elementary School (2.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Traverse City Long Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 301 students
2.8 miles
7600 N Long Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231)933-7800 2.8 K-5 301 - Traverse City West Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1614 students
3.6 miles
5376 North Long Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231)933-7500 3.6 9-12 1614 - Traverse City Silver Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 375 students
4.1 miles
5858 Culver Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231)933-5760 4.1 K-5 375 - Interlochen Lake Ann Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 234 students
5.1 miles
19375 Bronson Lake Rd
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231)275-7730 5.1 K-5 234 - Traverse City Blair Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 269 students
5.7 miles
1625 Sawyer Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231)933-5700 5.7 K-5 269
School Reviews
| 5 Our teachers are always getting better at their craft! We use Behind the Glass lessons, Harvard's Instructional Rounds process to bolster our school improvement process, and utilize looping -- teachers staying with the same class for two years -- to ensure high quality instruction. - Posted by Administrator - scott |
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