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Walden Green Montessori vs. Ross Park Elementary School

Should you attend Walden Green Montessori or Ross Park 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
Walden Green Montessori
17339 Roosevelt Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ross Park Elementary School
121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Walden Green Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walden Green Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
237 students
446 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walden Green Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ross Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walden Green Montessori.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ross Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walden Green Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ross Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walden Green Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mona Shores Public 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

#436 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#1419 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walden Green Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ross Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)
36%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walden Green Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mona Shores Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walden Green Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mona Shores Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walden Green Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mona Shores Public School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walden Green Montessori by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ross Park Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
45
90
Grade 1 Students
29
62
Grade 2 Students
30
74
Grade 3 Students
29
63
Grade 4 Students
30
83
Grade 5 Students
26
74
Grade 6 Students
16
-
Grade 7 Students
18
-
Grade 8 Students
14
-

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 Walden Green Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walden Green Montessori School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mona Shores Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walden Green Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walden Green Montessori School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mona Shores Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walden Green Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mona Shores Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walden Green Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mona Shores Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walden Green Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mona Shores Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walden Green Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mona Shores Public School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walden Green Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mona Shores Public 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
32%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walden Green Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mona Shores Public 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
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walden Green Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walden Green Montessori 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 Ross Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mona Shores Public 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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