Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. American Montessori Academy Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or American Montessori Academy Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Student Attention
American Montessori Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
American Montessori Academy Elementary School serves 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-1
Total Students
272 students
156 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1990 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
80-84%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
85-89%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
95
Grade 1 Students
54
61
Grade 2 Students
50
-
Grade 3 Students
39
-
Grade 4 Students
45
-
Grade 5 Students
43
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
73%
59%
% White
15%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
