Top Rankings
The Greenspire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 249 students in The Greenspire School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in The Greenspire School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
249 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
The Greenspire School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
211 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
47
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $4,863 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 50% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,386
$18,510
Spending / Student
$4,863
$17,693
Best The Greenspire School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Greenspire School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1026 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Greenspire High School
Charter School
2200 Dendrinos Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Greenspire School District?
The Greenspire School District manages 2 public schools serving 249 students.
What is the rank of The Greenspire School District?
The Greenspire School District is ranked #328 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Greenspire School District?
85% of The Greenspire School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Greenspire School District?
The Greenspire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is The Greenspire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $4,863 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 50% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
