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Alpine Elementary School vs. North Park Montessori Academy

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School Overview

School
Alpine Elementary School
4730 Baumhoff Ave Nw
Comstock Park, MI 49321
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
North Park Montessori Academy
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Alpine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alpine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Park Montessori Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
330 students
371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alpine Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Park Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alpine Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Park Montessori Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alpine Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Park Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenowa Hills School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Park Montessori Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Rapids School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1897 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1196 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alpine Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Park Montessori Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
30%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alpine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenowa Hills School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Park Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alpine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenowa Hills School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Park Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alpine Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kenowa Hills School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Park Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alpine Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Park Montessori Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
50
Grade 1 Students
50
44
Grade 2 Students
57
45
Grade 3 Students
56
45
Grade 4 Students
52
48
Grade 5 Students
56
42
Grade 6 Students
-
38
Grade 7 Students
-
28
Grade 8 Students
-
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alpine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kenowa Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Park Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alpine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenowa Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Park Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alpine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenowa Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Park Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alpine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenowa Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Park Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alpine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenowa Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Park Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alpine Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenowa Hills School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Park Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Rapids School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alpine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenowa Hills School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Park Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Rapids School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alpine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenowa Hills School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Park Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Rapids School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alpine Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenowa Hills School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Park Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Rapids School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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