Grand Traverse Academy vs. Kingsley Area Elementary School
Should you attend Grand Traverse Academy or Kingsley Area Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 824 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-5
Total Students
824 students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#877 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
n/a
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥90%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
91
Grade 1 Students
65
92
Grade 2 Students
61
122
Grade 3 Students
78
121
Grade 4 Students
74
108
Grade 5 Students
75
121
Grade 6 Students
62
-
Grade 7 Students
61
-
Grade 8 Students
61
-
Grade 9 Students
53
-
Grade 10 Students
62
-
Grade 11 Students
47
-
Grade 12 Students
42
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
87%
97%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.24
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%