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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 787 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 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 571 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 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-4
Total Students
787 students
571 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#601 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
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
76
120
Grade 1 Students
62
111
Grade 2 Students
67
105
Grade 3 Students
65
113
Grade 4 Students
69
122
Grade 5 Students
63
-
Grade 6 Students
73
-
Grade 7 Students
62
-
Grade 8 Students
61
-
Grade 9 Students
60
-
Grade 10 Students
50
-
Grade 11 Students
35
-
Grade 12 Students
44
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
90%
96%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.19
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
