West Middle School
Reported Enrollment
1,081
students
District
Traverse City Area Public Schools
County Context Score
43/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
3950 SILVER LAKE RD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
School District
Traverse City Area Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 263387006948
- District ID
- 2633870
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,081 students
School Setting
Town: Remote
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
West Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Grand Traverse County has 31 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 16 schools. Similar-school links show 2 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What West Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Traverse City Area Public Schools, Grand Traverse County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Town: Remote matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for West Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Traverse City Area Public Schools.
1,081 students
West Middle School reports 1,081 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 2 other middle schools in Grand Traverse County with enrollment data, 2 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 622 students.
3 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 786 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
16 district schools
Traverse City Area Public Schools lists 11 primary, 2 middle, 3 high schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
11
Middle
2
High
3
Other
0
Nearby context inside Traverse City Area Public Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is West Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the West Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare West Middle School with nearby schools?
West Middle School should be compared with 3 middle schools in Grand Traverse County, plus other schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for West Middle School?
Before using West Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Part of Traverse City Area Public Schools
West Middle School is one of 16 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,689 students across 16 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
16
Reported Enrollment
8,689
16 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- East Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- West Senior High9–12 · HighProfile
- Traverse City High School9–12 · HighListed only
- TCAPS Montessori SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Central Grade SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Cherry Knoll Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Eastern Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Long Lake Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Central High School8–12 · HighProfile
- Traverse Heights Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
East Middle School
Kingsley Area Middle School
Grand Traverse County Schools
County Context Score
43/100
County-level composite across 31 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.