Grand River Academy vs. American Montessori Elementary School
Should I attend Grand River Academy or American Montessori Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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American Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 756 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grand River 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 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
American Montessori Elementary School serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-1
Total Students
756 students
151 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2005 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
80-84%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
85-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
120
82
Grade 1 Students
84
69
Grade 2 Students
87
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Grade 3 Students
84
-
Grade 4 Students
81
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Grade 5 Students
90
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Grade 6 Students
67
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Grade 7 Students
73
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Grade 8 Students
70
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
80%
56%
% White
3%
26%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%