Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Waterford Montessori Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#746 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterford Montessori Academy's ranking?
Waterford Montessori Academy is ranked #746 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Waterford Montessori Academy?
217 students attend Waterford Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Waterford Montessori Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterford Montessori Academy?
Waterford Montessori Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterford Montessori Academy offer ?
Waterford Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterford Montessori Academy part of?
Waterford Montessori Academy is part of Waterford Montessori Academy School District.
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