Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Mission Peninsula School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-84%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Old Mission Peninsula School?
152 students attend Old Mission Peninsula School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Old Mission Peninsula School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Mission Peninsula School?
Old Mission Peninsula School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Old Mission Peninsula School offer ?
Old Mission Peninsula School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Old Mission Peninsula School part of?
Old Mission Peninsula School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools School District.
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