Aspen Ridge Elementary School vs. North Star Montessori Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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North Star Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 737 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 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 14:1 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 37% (majority Black).
Serving 191 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Total Students
737 students
191 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1250 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1979 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
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≥50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
21
Grade 1 Students
89
18
Grade 2 Students
85
19
Grade 3 Students
74
21
Grade 4 Students
81
13
Grade 5 Students
80
17
Grade 6 Students
89
20
Grade 7 Students
89
18
Grade 8 Students
73
12
Grade 9 Students
-
11
Grade 10 Students
-
9
Grade 11 Students
-
1
Grade 12 Students
-
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
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3%
% White
95%
81%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
