How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benzie Central Middle School | West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benzonia, MI | Traverse City, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 239 | 1,081 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 20.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.0% | 25.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benzie Central Middle School | West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,875 | $14,801 |
| District | Benzie County Central Schools | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benzie Central Middle School | West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 91.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benzie Central Middle School | West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 265:1 | 362:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.9% | 7.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 22 | 75 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.