TCAPS Montessori School

Summary:

TCAPS Montessori School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Traverse City, Michigan, part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools district. With 307 students, the school has a predominantly White student population and a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

TCAPS Montessori School consistently outperforms the Traverse City Area Public Schools district and the state of Michigan in standardized test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to nearby schools like Westwoods Elementary, Blair Elementary, and Traverse Heights Elementary. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, and excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% for both female and male students, as well as for low socioeconomic status students.

While TCAPS Montessori School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism in recent years, its rate is still lower than the district average and many of the nearby schools. The school's consistent high performance and effective educational program have contributed to its success, and its diverse student population, with a more racially diverse makeup compared to some nearby schools, further highlights the school's strengths.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4053 Franke Rd
       Traverse City, MI  49684-4609


(231) 933-6420

District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,047 Help


Students who attend TCAPS Montessori School usually attend:

Middle:    East Middle School
High:    Traverse City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Two or more races:
6.4%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29% Help


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Compare Details TCAPS Montessori School ranks better than 89.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details TCAPS Montessori School ranks better than 95.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.54. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), two or more races (6.4%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at TCAPS Montessori School is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare TCAPS Montessori School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at TCAPS Montessori School is $17,047, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

TCAPS Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks TCAPS Montessori School 157th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See TCAPS Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks TCAPS Montessori School 43rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See TCAPS Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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Traverse City Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Traverse City Area Public Schools 168th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for TCAPS Montessori School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 66.38 552nd 1565 64.7%
2008 72.28 417th 1577 73.6%
2009 53.90 953rd 1589 40.0%
2010 55.57 955th 1552 38.5%
2011 62.03 723rd 1552 53.4%
2012 47.78 886th 1566 43.4%
2013 67.08 498th 1563 68.1%
2014 60.76 617th 1533 59.8%
2015 53.78 744th 1580 52.9%
2016 61.92 570th 1548 63.2%
2017 62.77 460th 1466 68.6%
2018 67.40 488th 1448 66.3%
2019 67.71 402nd 1408 71.4%
2021 74.01 238th 1153 79.4%
2022 78.49 237th 1344 82.4%
2023 85.26 178th 1470 87.9%
2024 87.50 157th 1486 89.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.01 272nd 1397 80.5%
2024 89.23 59th 1381 95.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.79 389th 1443 73.0%
2019 56.13 485th 1171 58.6%
2021 71.05 193rd 902 78.6%
2022 79.26 163rd 1106 85.3%
2023 86.50 118th 1321 91.1%
2024 76.53 242nd 1342 82.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.75 669th 1446 53.7%
2019 67.61 337th 1196 71.8%
2022 82.73 152nd 1139 86.7%
2023 86.14 126th 1334 90.6%
2024 91.94 66th 1347 95.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.97 559th 1253 55.4%
2019 59.43 431st 1128 61.8%
2021 66.61 289th 1005 71.2%
2022 78.46 195th 1102 82.3%
2023 80.20 195th 1198 83.7%
2024 84.14 143rd 1204 88.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for TCAPS Montessori School

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Rank History for all middle school students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.59 100th 675 85.2%
2022 79.56 117th 776 84.9%
2023 93.17 45th 883 94.9%
2024 93.54 43rd 897 95.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.66 35th 770 95.5%
2024 89.54 60th 771 92.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.74 81st 776 89.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at TCAPS Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.74 119th 577 79.4%
2023 88.95 58th 688 91.6%
2024 88.61 60th 701 91.4%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a teacher
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Open Quote This school unfortunately has a rather exclusive, unwelcoming culture and some safety concerns. There are unquestionably some very nice teachers and great students, but there are a plethora of administrative issues. Close Quote



Enrollment information for TCAPS Montessori School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 238 1 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 237 1 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 261 0 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 271
2008 275 n/a 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 312 0 3 7 6 n/a n/a 0 328
2010 314 0 4 6 9 n/a n/a 0 333
2011 297 0 6 7 7 0 13 0 330
2012 298 1 6 10 7 0 12 0 334
2013 298 0 5 12 8 0 11 0 334
2014 309 0 5 12 7 0 12 0 345
2015 293 0 8 12 6 1 8 0 328
2016 303 2 5 15 5 1 8 0 339
2017 305 0 5 13 5 0 11 0 339
2018 291 2 5 12 4 0 13 0 327
2019 289 4 1 11 1 0 13 0 319
2020 282 4 2 9 1 0 14 0 312
2021 239 5 0 6 3 0 16 0 269
2022 280 4 1 5 2 0 18 0 310
2023 275 5 1 8 2 0 16 0 307
2024 263 5 2 7 1 0 19 0 297

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

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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 TCAPS Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 249 8.5 29.3 n/a
2006 248 10.1 24.6 0
2007 271 14.2 19.1 5.9
2008 281 15.3 18.4 16.7
2009 328 17.6 18.6 26.2
2010 333 18.5 17.9 25.5
2011 330 18.0 18.2 23.6
2012 334 18.5 18.0 24.9
2013 334 18.7 17.8 26
2014 345 20.7 16.6 30.4
2015 328 16.0 20.5 23.2
2016 339 19.0 17.8 24.2
2017 339 18.6 18.2 24.2
2018 327 18.0 18.1 26.9
2019 319 19.3 16.4 24.1
2020 312 19.5 15.9 22.8
2021 269 17.6 15.2 19.7
2022 310 20.5 15.0 24.8
2023 307 21.8 14.0 26.4
2024 297 21.8 13.6 29

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 TCAPS Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 249 8.5 29.3 n/a
2006 248 10.1 24.6 0
2007 271 14.2 19.1 5.9
2008 281 15.3 18.4 16.7
2009 328 17.6 18.6 26.2
2010 333 18.5 17.9 25.5
2011 330 18.0 18.2 23.6
2012 334 18.5 18.0 24.9
2013 334 18.7 17.8 26
2014 345 20.7 16.6 30.4
2015 328 16.0 20.5 23.2
2016 339 19.0 17.8 24.2
2017 339 18.6 18.2 24.2
2018 327 18.0 18.1 26.9
2019 319 19.3 16.4 24.1
2020 312 19.5 15.9 22.8
2021 269 17.6 15.2 19.7
2022 310 20.5 15.0 24.8
2023 307 21.8 14.0 26.4
2024 297 21.8 13.6 29

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for TCAPS Montessori School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $389 (3.1%) $12,117 (96.9%) $12,506
2020 $601 (4.7%) $12,297 (95.3%) $12,898
2021 $947 (6.7%) $13,252 (93.3%) $14,199
2022 $1,260 (8.1%) $14,236 (91.9%) $15,496
2023 $816 (4.8%) $16,231 (95.2%) $17,046

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on TCAPS Montessori School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 402nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 178th of 1470 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (TCAPS Montessori School)70.572.2
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)60.152.2
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (TCAPS Montessori School)54.563.9
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.550.2
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (TCAPS Montessori School)64.970
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.954.4
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (TCAPS Montessori School)54.150
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)49.839.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (TCAPS Montessori School)56.465.5
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)59.554
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (TCAPS Montessori School)30.972.4
 41.5%
   5th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)43.537.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students319307
 3.8%
African American45
 25%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White289275
 4.8%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.1%26.4%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about TCAPS Montessori School

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended TCAPS Montessori School.

TCAPS Montessori School ranks 157th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at TCAPS Montessori School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend TCAPS Montessori School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School
High : Traverse City High School


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