North Star Montessori Academy serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
North Star Montessori Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
North Star Montessori Academy's student population of 233 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Star Montessori Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Star Montessori Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2073 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Montessori Academy's ranking?
North Star Montessori Academy is ranked #2073 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Star Montessori Academy?
The graduation rate of North Star Montessori Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Star Montessori Academy?
233 students attend North Star Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Star Montessori Academy students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Montessori Academy?
North Star Montessori Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Star Montessori Academy offer ?
North Star Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is North Star Montessori Academy part of?
North Star Montessori Academy is part of North Star Montessori Academy School District.
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