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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 245 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
245 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
The Greenspire School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 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
0.55
# 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
11 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
207 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,473 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $4,943 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,473
$18,370
Spending / Student
$4,943
$17,559
Best The Greenspire School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Greenspire School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Greenspire High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 Dendrinos Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Greenspire School District?
The Greenspire School District manages 2 public schools serving 245 students.
What is the rank of The Greenspire School District?
The Greenspire School District is ranked #327 out of 860 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, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 14:1, 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 $4,943 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
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