Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Leelanau Montessori Public School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy's student population of 74 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leelanau Montessori Public School 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 Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy's ranking?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy often compared to?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Leland Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy?
74 students attend Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy offer ?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy part of?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is part of Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy School District.
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