Summary:
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy is a single public elementary school (grades PK-5) in Mount Clemens, MI, serving 278 students and operating as its own district, which means the school and district data are identical.
This school stands out as a strong academic performer, particularly in social studies. In 5th grade, 42.4% of students scored proficient in social studies—a remarkable 14.9 percentage points above the state average of 27.5%. The school also exceeds state averages in English language arts across all tested grades (3rd: 44.7% vs. 38.2%; 4th: 46.3% vs. 41.3%; 5th: 48.5% vs. 43.8%) and in 5th-grade science (45.5% vs. 40%). Overall, the school ranks in the 71st percentile statewide (181st out of 625 districts) with a 4-star rating, and its percentile ranking has improved steadily from 65th to 71st over the past three years—a clear sign of positive momentum.
However, there are areas of concern. Math performance is inconsistent: while 3rd grade (48.9%) and 5th grade (34.4%) exceed state averages, 4th-grade math proficiency dropped sharply from 55.6% in the prior year to just 27.8%—a dramatic decline that may reflect a cohort-specific issue or instructional challenge. Chronic absenteeism (28.7%) is slightly above the state average (27.9%), which is worth monitoring. Financially, the school spends $11,866 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Notably, 35.61% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet the school still achieves above-average proficiency in most subjects, indicating effective support for its diverse student body. For parents, this is a school with clear academic strengths—especially in social studies and ELA—but one that should be watched closely for math consistency and attendance trends.
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