East Middle School vs Grand Traverse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 756 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School
Traverse City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
Grand Traverse Academy
Traverse City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
824 students
| Measure | East Middle School Traverse City, Michigan | Grand Traverse Academy Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #131 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #4858 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 829 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Traverse Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Grand Traverse Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 30.4%).
- •Grand Traverse Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.2).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 824.
- •East Middle School is a public school while Grand Traverse Academy 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 East Middle School better than Grand Traverse Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Middle School and Grand Traverse Academy?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 829. Grand Traverse Academy: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and Grand Traverse Academy rank in Michigan?
East Middle School is 131st of 485 and Grand Traverse Academy is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).