Summary:
Walden Green Montessori is a high-performing public charter school serving grades K-8 in Spring Lake, Michigan. As the only school in the Walden Green Montessori district, it has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming the state average on standardized tests in both English Language Arts and Math.
Walden Green Montessori's standout performance is evident across several key metrics. The school has ranked 48th out of 1,488 schools in Michigan for the 2024-2025 school year and 163rd out of 1,486 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. In the 2024-2025 academic year, 79.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.9%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.5 to 1, which likely contributes to its academic success.
While the school serves a diverse student population, with 35.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, it has been able to provide a high-quality education and support student learning effectively. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in the 2023-2024 school year is an area of concern that the school and district should address to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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