American Montessori Academy Elementary School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Montessori Academy Elementary School's student population of 152 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
152 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of American Montessori Academy Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are American Montessori Academy Elementary School often compared to?
American Montessori Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend American Montessori Academy Elementary School?
152 students attend American Montessori Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of American Montessori Academy Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Montessori Academy Elementary School?
American Montessori Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does American Montessori Academy Elementary School offer ?
American Montessori Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is American Montessori Academy Elementary School part of?
American Montessori Academy Elementary School is part of American Montessori Academy School District.
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