Edmonson Montessori

1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Edmonson Montessori 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Edmonson Montessori's student population of 192 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Edmonson Montessori 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 Edmonson Montessori is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2287 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edmonson Montessori, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edmonson Montessori 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.
30-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edmonson Montessori 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.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Edmonson Montessori and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edmonson Montessori and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
78%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edmonson Montessori and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edmonson Montessori.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Edmonson Montessori 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
38%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edmonson Montessori 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
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edmonson Montessori 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edmonson Montessori's ranking?
Edmonson Montessori is ranked #2287 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Edmonson Montessori?
192 students attend Edmonson Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Edmonson Montessori students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmonson Montessori?
Edmonson Montessori has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edmonson Montessori offer ?
Edmonson Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmonson Montessori part of?
Edmonson Montessori is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Edmonson Montessori located?
Edmonson Montessori is located in the Jeffries neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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