- Grand Traverse Academy reported a higher students per counselor than West Middle School (790:1 vs. 361.7:1).
- West Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Grand Traverse Academy (437 vs. 17).
- West Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Grand Traverse Academy (58 vs. 27).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Grand Traverse Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than West Middle School (98 vs. 80).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Grand Traverse Academy (437 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Grand Traverse Academy (58 vs. 27).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Grand Traverse Academy reported a higher students per counselor than West Middle School (790:1 vs. 361.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Grand Traverse Academy
5 metrics were reported by Grand Traverse Academy. Comparable data for West Middle School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
55
AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
26
Dual enrollment
29
SAT/ACT participation
0
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Grand Traverse Academy
$8,977.13
West Middle School
$14,800.96
Local revenue share
Grand Traverse Academy
5.3%
West Middle School
49.2%
State revenue share
Grand Traverse Academy
87%
West Middle School
43.3%
Federal revenue share
Grand Traverse Academy
7.8%
West Middle School
7.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Grand Traverse Academy
12.5%
West Middle School
23.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Grand Traverse County
$79,486
Grand Traverse County
$79,486
Poverty rate
Grand Traverse County
8.6%
Grand Traverse County
8.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Traverse County
40.3%
Grand Traverse County
40.3%
Unemployment rate
Grand Traverse County
3.9%
Grand Traverse County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.