Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, North Star 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
North Star Montessori Academy 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 North Star Montessori Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Star Montessori Academy?
The graduation rate of North Star Montessori Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Star Montessori Academy?
190 students attend North Star Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of North Star Montessori Academy students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Montessori Academy?
North Star Montessori Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Star Montessori Academy offer ?
North Star Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is North Star Montessori Academy part of?
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