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Westwoods Elementary School

1500 Fisher Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westwoods Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westwoods Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Westwoods Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwoods Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#777 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westwoods Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westwoods Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westwoods Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
95%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westwoods Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Westwoods Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwoods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwoods Elementary School's ranking?
Westwoods Elementary School is ranked #777 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Westwoods Elementary School often compared to?
Westwoods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Lake Elementary School, Traverse Heights Elementary School, Willow Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Westwoods Elementary School?
368 students attend Westwoods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Westwoods Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwoods Elementary School?
Westwoods Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwoods Elementary School offer ?
Westwoods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwoods Elementary School part of?
Westwoods Elementary School is part of Traverse City Area School District.

School Reviews
5   4/4/2011
Our teachers are always getting better at their craft! We use Behind the Glass lessons, Harvard's Instructional Rounds process to bolster our school improvement process, and utilize looping -- teachers staying with the same class for two years -- to ensure high quality instruction.
- Posted by Administrator - scott

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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