Momentum Academy School District

60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328-3823
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 219 students in Momentum Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Momentum Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
219 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Momentum 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#797 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
35%
6-9%
45%
11-19%
38%
(2022-23)
46.5%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
66%
9%
% Black
25%
18%
% White
5%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,562 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,954
$18,606
Spending / Student
$11,562
$17,784

Best Momentum Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Momentum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Momentum Academy School District?
Momentum Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 219 students.
What is the rank of Momentum Academy School District?
Momentum Academy School District is ranked #809 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Momentum Academy School District?
66% of Momentum Academy School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Momentum Academy School District?
Momentum Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Momentum Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,562 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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