Grand Traverse Academy vs. Kingsley Area Elementary School
Should you attend Grand Traverse Academy or Kingsley Area Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Grand Traverse Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Grand Traverse Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kingsley Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-4
Total Students
798 students
544 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#601 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
n/a
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥90%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
91
Grade 1 Students
57
119
Grade 2 Students
67
110
Grade 3 Students
72
103
Grade 4 Students
70
121
Grade 5 Students
68
-
Grade 6 Students
63
-
Grade 7 Students
61
-
Grade 8 Students
64
-
Grade 9 Students
66
-
Grade 10 Students
52
-
Grade 11 Students
44
-
Grade 12 Students
33
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
89%
96%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.21
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
