Waterford Montessori Academy School District

4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329-1743
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 204 students in Waterford Montessori Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Waterford Montessori Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,506 Schools
# Students
204 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waterford 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#267 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
35%
51%
45%
40-49%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
73%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,417 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 94% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 105% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,417
$18,510
Spending / Student
$18,730
$17,693

Best Waterford Montessori Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waterford Montessori Academy School District?
Waterford Montessori Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 204 students.
What is the rank of Waterford Montessori Academy School District?
Waterford Montessori Academy School District is ranked #489 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 Waterford Montessori Academy School District?
73% of Waterford Montessori Academy School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterford Montessori Academy School District?
Waterford Montessori Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Waterford Montessori Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 105% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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