East Middle School vs Traverse Heights Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.7 km 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
Traverse Heights Elem School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | East Middle School Traverse City, Michigan | Traverse Heights Elem School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 485 | #1194 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4858 of 15,369 | #40181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 829 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 27.4).
- •East Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •East Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 73.1%).
- •Traverse Heights Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 20.2).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 245.
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 Traverse Heights Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), East Middle School ranks higher (62.8 vs 27.4 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 East Middle School and Traverse Heights Elem School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 829. Traverse Heights Elem School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and Traverse Heights Elem School rank in Michigan?
East Middle School is 131st of 485 and Traverse Heights Elem School is 1194th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).