North Star Montessori Academy vs. Aspen Ridge Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Star Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
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).
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Total Students
190 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2265 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1202 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
21
100
Grade 1 Students
20
81
Grade 2 Students
18
71
Grade 3 Students
14
82
Grade 4 Students
16
75
Grade 5 Students
24
81
Grade 6 Students
18
89
Grade 7 Students
12
74
Grade 8 Students
14
94
Grade 9 Students
8
-
Grade 10 Students
6
-
Grade 11 Students
13
-
Grade 12 Students
6
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
79%
95%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
2%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
