Summary:
Macomb Montessori Academy is the sole elementary school in the Macomb Montessori Academy district, serving grades PK through 8 in Warren, MI, with 255 students.
For parents considering this school, the most important takeaway is that Macomb Montessori Academy is facing severe academic and attendance challenges. The school ranks in the bottom 8th percentile statewide (1379 out of 1492) and holds a 0-star rating. Test scores are dramatically below Michigan averages across every subject and grade level—for example, only 8.82% of 3rd graders are proficient in math versus the state’s 42.7%, and 4th-grade ELA proficiency sits at just 9.09% compared to 41.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with 49.6% of students missing significant school days, nearly double the state average of 27.9%. This is compounded by the fact that 96.47% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high-needs population.
There are a few bright spots worth noting. The school’s state ranking has shown a slight upward trend, improving from the 4th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 8th percentile in 2025-2026, suggesting some interventions may be having a marginal effect. Additionally, 5th-grade students perform notably better than 4th graders—21.7% are proficient in ELA versus 9.09% in 4th grade—which could point to effective teaching strategies in that grade that might be replicated elsewhere. The school spends $13,682 per student, a substantial amount, yet outcomes remain low, raising questions about resource allocation. As a Montessori academy, the student-led model may not be adequately addressing the intensive needs of a student body facing high poverty and absenteeism. Parents should weigh these factors carefully, understanding that the school is working against significant socioeconomic and attendance barriers.
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