The Greenspire School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Greenspire School
Traverse City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
93 students
West Middle School
Traverse City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
| Measure | The Greenspire School Traverse City, Michigan | West Middle School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 591 | #147 of 485 |
| National rank | #7819 of 16,910 | #5244 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 93 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 52.2).
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 37.6%).
- •The Greenspire School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 20.8).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 93.
- •The Greenspire School is a charter school while West Middle School is a public 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 The Greenspire School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (61.1 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 The Greenspire School and West Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Greenspire School: 93. West Middle School: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Greenspire School and West Middle School rank in Michigan?
The Greenspire School is 237th of 591 and West Middle School is 147th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).