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North Star Montessori Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 145 students in North Star Montessori Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in North Star Montessori Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
145 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Star 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,421 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 76% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,421
$18,606
Spending / Student
$17,510
$17,784
Best North Star Montessori Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star Montessori Academy School District?
North Star Montessori Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 145 students.
What is the rank of North Star Montessori Academy School District?
North Star Montessori Academy School District is ranked #528 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star Montessori Academy School District?
86% of North Star Montessori Academy School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Star Montessori Academy School District?
North Star Montessori Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is North Star Montessori Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
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