Jps Montessori Center

820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jps Montessori Center 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jps Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Jps Montessori Center's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Jps Montessori Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jps Montessori Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2181 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
36%
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20-29%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
21%
18%
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White
50%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
24%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jps Montessori Center's ranking?
Jps Montessori Center is ranked #2181 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Jps Montessori Center?
135 students attend Jps Montessori Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jps Montessori Center students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jps Montessori Center?
Jps Montessori Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jps Montessori Center offer ?
Jps Montessori Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jps Montessori Center part of?
Jps Montessori Center is part of Jackson Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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