Jefferson Elementary School vs. American Montessori Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School 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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Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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-5
PK-1
Total Students
489 students
151 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1864 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
80-84%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
85-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
82
Grade 1 Students
66
69
Grade 2 Students
72
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Grade 3 Students
96
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Grade 4 Students
82
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Grade 5 Students
86
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
5%
56%
% White
79%
26%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%