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American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School

30055 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 334 students in grades 2-8, American Montessori Academy Upper 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 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2412 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
61%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Book Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Disney Theater

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading, Dance, Intramural Soccer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School's ranking?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School is ranked #2412 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School often compared to?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Montessori Academy Elementary School, Grand River Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School?
334 students attend American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School offer ?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School part of?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School is part of American Montessori Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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