Central Grade School vs The Greenspire School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Grade School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
510 students
The Greenspire School
Traverse City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
93 students
| Measure | Central Grade School Traverse City, Michigan | The Greenspire School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,581 | #237 of 591 |
| National rank | #19576 of 50,301 | #7819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 510 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 52.2).
- •Central Grade School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Central Grade School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •The Greenspire School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 42.4%).
- •The Greenspire School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.6).
- •Central Grade School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 93.
- •Central Grade School is a public school while The Greenspire School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Grade School better than The Greenspire School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Grade School ranks higher (58.0 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Grade School and The Greenspire School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Grade School: 510. The Greenspire School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Grade School and The Greenspire School rank in Michigan?
Central Grade School is 518th of 1,581 and The Greenspire School is 237th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).