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.
51±¬ÁÏs 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
Student By Grade
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
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 51±¬ÁÏs (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.
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