Top Rankings
Northwest Education Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 265 students in Northwest Education Services School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Northwest Education Services School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
265 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Northwest Education Services School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
234 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
13
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
71
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $305,826 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $295,623 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$305,826
$18,370
Spending / Student
$295,623
$17,559
Best Northwest Education Services School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Life Skills Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6357
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6357
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
North Edbridgeway
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
North Edcreekside School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Silver Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6375
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6375
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Edcareer Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6260
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6260
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Education Services School District?
Northwest Education Services School District manages 5 public schools serving 265 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Education Services School District?
Northwest Education Services School District is ranked #226 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Education Services School District?
88% of Northwest Education Services School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Education Services School District?
Northwest Education Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Northwest Education Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $295,623 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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