Serving 289 students in grades 2-8, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 2-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2398 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Book Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Disney Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CheerleadingDance
Intramural Soccer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School's ranking?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School is ranked #2398 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School often compared to?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Montessori Academy Elementary School, Grand River Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School?
289 students attend American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School offer ?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School part of?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School is part of American Montessori Academy School District.
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