Elementary Schools in Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

Summary:

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is the sole elementary school in the Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change District, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 155 students in Norton Shores, Michigan.

The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking 645 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2024-2025 school year. However, its ranking has ranged from 645 (3 stars) to 984 (2 stars) over the past few years. Academically, Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change struggles, with proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math mostly below the state averages. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's performance, as 78.06% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's per-student spending of $11,653 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 are also noteworthy. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change.

District Detail

2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441-3623

(231) 766-7500

SchoolDigger Rank:
248^th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 154

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2950 McCracken St	Norton Shores	49441	Muskegon County	Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 766-7500	154	11	13.9	80.5%	85 (55.2%)	30 (19.5%)	22 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (9.7%)	55.1	645^th of 1488 public elementary schools	56.7%		27.8	1060^th of 1486 public elementary schools	28.7%	415	35.3	60.0	57.1	45.5	23.5	28.6	36.4	50.0	28.6	$11,653	$1,056	$10,597

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mona Shores Public School District	0.31 mi	6	234^th
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of	0.84 mi	8	593^rd
Lighthouse Academy	2.02 mi	9
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System	2.36 mi	4
Muskegon Covenant Academy	3.3 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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