Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Interlochen Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
2%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)n/a
18%
White
(15-16)92%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Interlochen Community School?
174 students attend Interlochen Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Interlochen Community School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Interlochen Community School?
Interlochen Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Interlochen Community School offer ?
Interlochen Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Interlochen Community School part of?
Interlochen Community School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools School District.
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