Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Okemos Public Montessoricentral ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okemos Public Montessoricentral ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Okemos Public Montessoricentral's student population of 310 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okemos Public Montessoricentral ranks within the top 1% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okemos Public Montessoricentral is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 3069 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
49%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okemos Public Montessoricentral's ranking?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral is ranked #29 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Okemos Public Montessoricentral often compared to?
Okemos Public Montessoricentralis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Woods Elementary School, Cornell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
310 students attend Okemos Public Montessoricentral.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Okemos Public Montessoricentral students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okemos Public Montessoricentral offer ?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Okemos Public Montessoricentral part of?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral is part of Okemos School District.
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