Old Mission Peninsula School

Summary:

Old Mission Peninsula School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Traverse City, Michigan, with a relatively small student population of 163. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Old Mission Peninsula School outperforms the state average on M-Step assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school had 66.7% of 3rd graders, 72.2% of 4th graders, and 77.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also excels in math, with 70.8% of 3rd graders, 47.4% of 4th graders, and 55.6% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to state averages. The school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 12.1 over the past three school years, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.2% in 2018-2019 to 23.7% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

While Old Mission Peninsula School outperforms the state averages, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. TCAPS Montessori School, which is about 10 miles away, consistently ranks higher than Old Mission Peninsula School on statewide assessments and has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, Old Mission Peninsula School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Traverse Heights Elementary and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686-9701

(231) 225-0225

District: Old Mission Peninsula School

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,125

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 163

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Mission Peninsula School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.14. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Mission Peninsula School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Old Mission Peninsula School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Mission Peninsula School is $10,125.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Mission Peninsula School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Mission Peninsula School 131^st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Old Mission Peninsula School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Old Mission Peninsula School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Mission Peninsula School 27^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Mission Peninsula School

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Rank History for all students at Old Mission Peninsula School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	69.21	382^nd	1408	72.9%
2021	80.23	179^th	1153	84.5%
2022	78.44	238^th	1344	82.3%
2023	82.07	228^th	1470	84.5%
2024	89.14	131^st	1486	91.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Old Mission Peninsula School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.43	346^th	1321	73.8%
2024	64.91	381^st	1342	71.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Old Mission Peninsula School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.98	116^th	1334	91.3%
2024	76.63	252^nd	1347	81.3%

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Rank History for White students at Old Mission Peninsula School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	62.40	395^th	1128	65.0%
2022	74.50	239^th	1102	78.3%
2023	81.90	173^rd	1198	85.6%
2024	88.23	95^th	1204	92.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Mission Peninsula School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	120	0	0	12	2	134
2020	152	0	0	15	4	171
2021	133	1	0	16	7	157
2022	145	1	0	16	8	170
2023	137	1	2	18	5	163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Mission Peninsula School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	134	14.3	9.3	19.4
2020	171	15.2	11.2	19.3
2021	157	13.4	11.7	22.3
2022	170	14.0	12.1	21.2
2023	163	13.5	12.0	19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Mission Peninsula School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	134	14.3	9.3	19.4
2020	171	15.2	11.2	19.3
2021	157	13.4	11.7	22.3
2022	170	14.0	12.1	21.2
2023	163	13.5	12.0	19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Mission Peninsula School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$12,487 (100.0%)	$12,487
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$9,210 (100.0%)	$9,210
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$11,985 (100.0%)	$11,985
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$9,387 (100.0%)	$9,387
2023	$718 (7.1%)	$9,407 (92.9%)	$10,125

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Mission Peninsula School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 382^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 228^th of 1470 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Mission Peninsula School)	66.7	72	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Mission Peninsula School)	66.7	72	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Old Mission Peninsula School)	58.3	68	9.7%
3rd Grade Math (Old Mission Peninsula School)	58.3	68	9.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Mission Peninsula School)	60	66.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Mission Peninsula School)	60	66.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Old Mission Peninsula School)	40	45.5	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Old Mission Peninsula School)	40	45.5	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	134	163	21.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	12	18	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	137	14.2%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.4%	19%	0.4%

Schools Near Old Mission Peninsula School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Old Mission Peninsula School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2699 Island View Rd	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Old Mission Peninsula School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 225-0225	163	14	12.0	19.0%	137 (84.0%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (11.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	89.1	131^st of 1486 public elementary schools	91.2%		82.1	228^th of 1470 public elementary schools	84.5%	97			66.7	72.2	77.8			70.8	47.4	55.6			72.2		38.9		$10,125	$718	$9,407
Lakeland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	616 Buckley St	Elk Rapids	49629	Antrim County	Elk Rapids Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 264-8289	313	19	16.9	41.9%	288 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	80.4	243^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	83.6%		74.8	328^th of 1470 public elementary schools	77.7%	85			48.9	71.2	59.6			53.2	59.0	51.9			59.6		30.8		$00	$00	$00
Eastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Eastern Ave	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-5600	454	25	18.0	27.1%	399 (87.9%)	5 (1.1%)	17 (3.7%)	16 (3.5%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	73.7	342^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	77.0%		60.3	543^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	63.1%	201			64.5	54.2	60.9			50.0	40.7	56.5			60.9		21.7		$14,312	$1,176	$13,136
Willow Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Hill St	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-8540	421	22	19.3	24.0%	386 (91.7%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	83.9	207^th of 1486 public elementary schools	86.1%		83.5	204^th of 1470 public elementary schools	86.1%	3			79.5	66.7	61.8			65.1	58.7	47.1			52.9		31.4		$13,451	$829	$12,622
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9039 Old M 72	Williamsburg	49690	Grand Traverse County	Elk Rapids Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 267-9955	249	15	17.1	27.7%	219 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	74.6	332^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	77.7%		81.3	238^th of 1470 public elementary schools	83.8%	94			52.9	68.8	55.2			61.8	45.8	44.8			55.2		24.1		$00	$00	$00
Traverse Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	933 Rose St	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-3500	257	18	14.0	80.2%	168 (65.4%)	9 (3.5%)	36 (14.0%)	7 (2.7%)	25 (9.7%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.3%)	22.2	1138^th of 1486 public elementary schools	23.4%		11.9	1285^th of 1470 public elementary schools	12.6%	147			40.5	24.5	36.4			18.9	16.3	15.9			25.6		7.1		$16,751	$2,145	$14,607
Central Grade School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 W Seventh St	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-5910	516	29	17.6	47.1%	432 (83.7%)	9 (1.7%)	26 (5.0%)	14 (2.7%)	14 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.9%)	78	281^st of 1486 public elementary schools	81.1%		81.5	235^th of 1470 public elementary schools	84.0%	46			50.0	67.8	62.7			49.3	58.0	44.2			55.5		30.3		$15,294	$1,433	$13,861
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	310 S Elm St	Suttons Bay	49682	Leelanau County	Suttons Bay Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 271-8601	236	20	12.0	66.9%	125 (53.0%)	2 (0.8%)	48 (20.3%)	1 (0.4%)	43 (18.2%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.8%)	31.4	1001^st of 1486 public elementary schools	32.6%		26.4	1049^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.6%	48	50.0	32.1	45.0		30.8	35.0	24.0	25.0		11.5	20.0	18.5	30.8	39.3		21.4	$15,859	$2,194	$13,665
TCAPS Montessori School	Public	PK, KG-8	4053 Franke Rd	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-6420	307	22	14.0	26.4%	275 (89.6%)	5 (1.6%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.2%)	87.5	157^th of 1486 public elementary schools	89.4%		85.3	178^th of 1470 public elementary schools	87.9%	21		68.8	65.9	76.3	76.9	78.6	60.0	73.2	71.1	56.4		75.0	64.1	50.0	20.5	50.0	$17,047	$816	$16,231
Cherry Knoll Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 3 Mile Rd N	Traverse City	49696	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-8940	357	21	16.7	39.5%	292 (81.8%)	6 (1.7%)	21 (5.9%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.1%)	52.8	667^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.1%		49.5	696^th of 1470 public elementary schools	52.7%	29			51.0	53.3	50.8			69.4	33.3	25.4			35.6		11.9		$14,521	$1,404	$13,116

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Mission Peninsula School

Is Old Mission Peninsula School a good school?

Yes. Old Mission Peninsula School ranks in the top 8.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

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How many students attend Old Mission Peninsula School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Old Mission Peninsula School.

What is the racial makeup of Old Mission Peninsula School?

Students at Old Mission Peninsula School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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