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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
American Montessori Elementary School's student population of 151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of American Montessori Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
56%
18%
White
26%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are American Montessori Elementary School often compared to?
American Montessori Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend American Montessori Elementary School?
151 students attend American Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of American Montessori Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Montessori Elementary School?
American Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does American Montessori Elementary School offer ?
American Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is American Montessori Elementary School part of?
American Montessori Elementary School is part of American Montessori Academy School District.
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