Walden Green Montessori

Summary:

Walden Green Montessori is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Spring Lake, Michigan, with a student population of 232. The school is part of the Spring Lake Public Schools district, which is ranked 38th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walden Green Montessori consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math assessments across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 71.4% of 3rd graders, 67.9% of 4th graders, and 68% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. In Math, the school had 64.3% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 36% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to state averages of 43.4%, 39.1%, and 32.6%. The school's performance in Science and Social Studies assessments is also strong, with 68% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science and 52% in Social Studies, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 18.9%. Walden Green Montessori's female and male students, as well as its white students, consistently rank in the top 20-30% of Michigan elementary schools in their respective subgroups, and the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform well, ranking in the top 12% of Michigan elementary schools for this subgroup in 2022-2023.

Walden Green Montessori outperforms many of the nearby public schools, such as Rosy Mound School, Peach Plains School, and Mary A White School, in academic assessments. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 13.6% in 2018-2019 to 46.0% in 2021-2022, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 being 18.9%. This is still lower than the rates of nearby schools like Ferry School (57.8%) and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics (63.8%).


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 17339 Roosevelt Rd
       Spring Lake, MI  49456-1253


(616) 842-4523

District: Walden Green Montessori

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,015 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
5.2%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.9% Help


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Compare Details Walden Green Montessori ranks better than 89% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walden Green Montessori ranks better than 89.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (5.2%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walden Green Montessori is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Walden Green Montessori employs 13.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walden Green Montessori is $9,015.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Walden Green Montessori 163rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Walden Green Montessori in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walden Green Montessori 98th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Walden Green Montessori in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Walden Green Montessori 38th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walden Green Montessori

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Walden Green Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.75 44th 1545 97.2%
2007 82.91 124th 1565 92.1%
2008 73.23 390th 1577 75.3%
2009 72.34 426th 1589 73.2%
2010 69.49 540th 1552 65.2%
2011 62.76 697th 1552 55.1%
2012 57.31 686th 1566 56.2%
2013 48.25 873rd 1563 44.1%
2014 44.58 931st 1533 39.3%
2015 70.38 439th 1580 72.2%
2016 83.14 200th 1548 87.1%
2017 72.63 315th 1466 78.5%
2018 69.58 446th 1448 69.2%
2019 57.42 560th 1408 60.2%
2021 54.34 458th 1153 60.3%
2022 64.55 416th 1344 69.0%
2023 83.90 195th 1470 86.7%
2024 86.95 163rd 1486 89.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walden Green Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.38 482nd 1397 65.5%
2023 80.20 160th 1350 88.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Walden Green Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.61 471st 1443 67.4%
2023 82.64 161st 1321 87.8%
2024 81.36 191st 1342 85.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Walden Green Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.81 554th 1446 61.7%
2019 58.33 454th 1196 62.0%
2023 74.65 283rd 1334 78.8%
2024 85.69 142nd 1347 89.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Walden Green Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 428th 1253 65.8%
2019 50.92 544th 1128 51.8%
2021 50.47 461st 1005 54.1%
2022 60.19 412th 1102 62.6%
2023 83.05 155th 1198 87.1%
2024 82.74 161st 1204 86.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Walden Green Montessori

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Rank History for all middle school students at Walden Green Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.92 18th 806 97.8%
2007 88.32 20th 823 97.6%
2008 88.27 23rd 839 97.3%
2009 75.65 183rd 847 78.4%
2010 77.95 145th 851 83.0%
2011 59.90 432nd 858 49.7%
2012 47.82 496th 900 44.9%
2013 64.42 288th 919 68.7%
2014 52.94 453rd 921 50.8%
2015 60.35 340th 919 63.0%
2016 85.33 95th 894 89.4%
2017 82.98 103rd 821 87.5%
2018 74.35 191st 838 77.2%
2019 66.20 216th 792 72.7%
2023 92.33 53rd 883 94.0%
2024 85.29 98th 897 89.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Walden Green Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.95 185th 678 72.7%
2023 89.94 51st 688 92.6%
2024 79.18 111th 701 84.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Walden Green Montessori

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 59 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1996 59 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1997 75 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1998 103 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1999 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2000 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2002 91 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 96
2003 91 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 96
2004 98 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2005 101 0 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2006 117 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2007 155 1 9 1 0 n/a n/a 4 170
2008 181 n/a 7 1 n/a n/a n/a 4 193
2009 191 2 7 2 0 n/a n/a 4 206
2010 216 4 9 3 0 n/a n/a 9 241
2011 183 7 3 11 0 0 12 0 216
2012 210 4 3 11 0 0 11 0 239
2013 192 6 3 12 0 0 8 0 221
2014 158 7 2 11 0 0 7 0 185
2015 149 4 1 6 0 0 4 0 164
2016 157 8 1 6 1 0 8 0 181
2017 156 11 0 6 1 0 10 0 184
2018 191 9 0 9 2 0 16 0 227
2019 209 12 0 12 2 0 10 0 245
2020 208 14 0 10 0 0 9 0 241
2021 199 10 0 8 0 0 10 0 227
2022 201 13 0 10 1 0 8 0 233
2023 202 11 0 12 0 0 7 0 232

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walden Green Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 65 6.0 10.8 0
1996 65 6.0 10.8 0
1997 77 4.0 19.3 0
1998 105 5.0 21.0 0
1999 96 5.0 19.2 0
2000 104 5.0 20.8 0
2001 105 5.0 21.0 0
2002 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
2003 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
2004 106 6.0 17.7 n/a
2005 112 6.0 18.7 n/a
2006 125 8.0 15.6 0
2007 170 8.0 21.3 0
2008 193 9.8 19.7 0
2009 206 10.0 20.6 8.9
2010 241 10.6 22.7 22
2011 216 9.6 22.5 25.5
2012 239 9.6 24.8 29.7
2013 221 10.0 22.1 35.7
2014 185 12.7 14.5 29.7
2015 164 11.0 14.9 36
2016 181 9.0 20.1 38.1
2017 184 11.4 16.0 42.9
2018 227 12.7 17.8 48.5
2019 245 13.4 18.2 38.8
2020 241 13.4 17.9 34.4
2021 227 13.4 16.9 38.3
2022 233 12.1 19.2 38.2
2023 232 13.5 17.1 37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walden Green Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 65 6.0 10.8 0
1996 65 6.0 10.8 0
1997 77 4.0 19.3 0
1998 105 5.0 21.0 0
1999 96 5.0 19.2 0
2000 104 5.0 20.8 0
2001 105 5.0 21.0 0
2002 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
2003 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
2004 106 6.0 17.7 n/a
2005 112 6.0 18.7 n/a
2006 125 8.0 15.6 0
2007 170 8.0 21.3 0
2008 193 9.8 19.7 0
2009 206 10.0 20.6 8.9
2010 241 10.6 22.7 22
2011 216 9.6 22.5 25.5
2012 239 9.6 24.8 29.7
2013 221 10.0 22.1 35.7
2014 185 12.7 14.5 29.7
2015 164 11.0 14.9 36
2016 181 9.0 20.1 38.1
2017 184 11.4 16.0 42.9
2018 227 12.7 17.8 48.5
2019 245 13.4 18.2 38.8
2020 241 13.4 17.9 34.4
2021 227 13.4 16.9 38.3
2022 233 12.1 19.2 38.2
2023 232 13.5 17.1 37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walden Green Montessori

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $285 (4.1%) $6,590 (95.9%) $6,874
2020 $292 (4.0%) $7,037 (96.0%) $7,329
2021 $664 (7.9%) $7,726 (92.1%) $8,390
2022 $1,003 (12.2%) $7,251 (87.8%) $8,255
2023 $805 (8.9%) $8,210 (91.1%) $9,015

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walden Green Montessori

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 560th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 195th of 1470 Elementary schools
 26.5%
Ranks 216th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 883 Middle schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walden Green Montessori)43.871.4
 27.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walden Green Montessori)43.871.4
 27.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Walden Green Montessori)43.867.9
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Walden Green Montessori)43.867.9
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walden Green Montessori)5058.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Walden Green Montessori)5058.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Walden Green Montessori)57.156
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Walden Green Montessori)57.156
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walden Green Montessori)4455.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Walden Green Montessori)4455.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Walden Green Montessori)3638.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Walden Green Montessori)3638.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walden Green Montessori)46.277.3
 31.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Walden Green Montessori)46.277.3
 31.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Walden Green Montessori)53.850
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Walden Green Montessori)53.850
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Walden Green Montessori)35.357.1
 21.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Walden Green Montessori)35.357.1
 21.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walden Green Montessori)38.964.3
 25.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Walden Green Montessori)38.964.3
 25.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245232
 5.3%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander00
White209202
 3.3%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%37.9%
 0.8%


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Walden Green Montessori ranks 163rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Walden Green Montessori.

Students at Walden Green Montessori are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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