Battle Creek Montessori Academy vs. Arbor Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Diversity
Arbor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arbor Academy ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
165 students
211 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2162 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2798 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
38
Grade 1 Students
25
30
Grade 2 Students
23
27
Grade 3 Students
17
26
Grade 4 Students
17
26
Grade 5 Students
17
23
Grade 6 Students
16
12
Grade 7 Students
11
16
Grade 8 Students
5
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
20%
% Black
24%
37%
% White
54%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
