North Park Montessori Academy vs. Congress Elementary School
Should I attend North Park Montessori Academy or Congress 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
School
Top Rankings
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Congress Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Park 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Congress Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
392 students
172 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#950 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
35
Grade 1 Students
56
16
Grade 2 Students
49
35
Grade 3 Students
42
26
Grade 4 Students
45
28
Grade 5 Students
51
32
Grade 6 Students
40
-
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
36
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
7%
29%
% White
72%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%