C+
Average
64/100

Willow Hill Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1250 HILL ST, Traverse City, MI 49684
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 88th percentile in Michigan
Growth
D
Students gain 0.51 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
444
Students
enrolled
21.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%88/1001.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.51 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 1st percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+34 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +22 pts, math +21 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income55%55%reading +19 pts, math +24 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1250 HILL ST
City Traverse City
ZIP Code 49684
District 2633870
NCES School ID 263387006951
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49684

Understanding the community around Willow Hill Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,730
Per Capita Income $48,744
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $342,800
Median Rent $1,151
Owner-Occupied 67.7%
Renter-Occupied 32.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willow Hill Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 444
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willow Hill Elementary School?
Willow Hill Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Willow Hill Elementary School?
Willow Hill Elementary School has 444 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1.
What grades does Willow Hill Elementary School serve?
Willow Hill Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willow Hill Elementary School receive per student?
Willow Hill Elementary School receives $16,860 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willow Hill Elementary School in 49684 ▼
Avg Home Value
$492,687
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,877
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
32.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026