Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. American Montessori Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
American Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
PK-5
PK-1
Total Students
251 students
151 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2008 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
80-84%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
85-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
82
Grade 1 Students
37
69
Grade 2 Students
48
-
Grade 3 Students
44
-
Grade 4 Students
43
-
Grade 5 Students
45
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
69%
56%
% White
19%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
