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Battle Creek Montessori Academy vs. Riverside Elementary School

Should you attend Battle Creek Montessori Academy or Riverside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Riverside Elementary School
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 150 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
150 students
346 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Battle Creek Montessori Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Battle Creek Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Montessori Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) 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

#2438 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#788 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Battle Creek Montessori Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Battle Creek Montessori Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverside Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
32
59
Grade 1 Students
24
71
Grade 2 Students
25
69
Grade 3 Students
14
73
Grade 4 Students
15
74
Grade 5 Students
10
-
Grade 6 Students
10
-
Grade 7 Students
9
-
Grade 8 Students
11
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Battle Creek Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) 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
73%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) 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
13%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) 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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