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American Montessori Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 441 students in American Montessori Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in American Montessori Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
441 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
American Montessori Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#669 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
61%
18%
% White
25%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,270 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,939 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,270
$18,606
Spending / Student
$10,939
$17,784
Best American Montessori Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30055 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Gr: 2-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
American Montessori Academy Elementary School
Charter School
14800 Middlebelt Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 525-7100
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 525-7100
Gr: PK-1 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to American Montessori Academy School District?
American Montessori Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 441 students.
What is the rank of American Montessori Academy School District?
American Montessori Academy School District is ranked #668 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in American Montessori Academy School District?
61% of American Montessori Academy School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of American Montessori Academy School District?
American Montessori Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is American Montessori Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,939 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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