Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridgemoor Park 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 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgemoor Park Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ridgemoor Park Montessori's student population of 144 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgemoor Park 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 Ridgemoor Park Montessori is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2287 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
63%
63%
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
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgemoor Park Montessori's ranking?
Ridgemoor Park 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 Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
144 students attend Ridgemoor Park Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ridgemoor Park Montessori students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
Ridgemoor Park Montessori has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgemoor Park Montessori offer ?
Ridgemoor Park Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgemoor Park Montessori part of?
Ridgemoor Park Montessori is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgemoor Park Montessori located?
Ridgemoor Park Montessori is located in the Ridgemoor neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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