Is North Star Montessori Academy a good school?

North Star Montessori Academy ranks 489 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Star Montessori Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended North Star Montessori Academy.

What is the racial makeup of North Star Montessori Academy?

Students at North Star Montessori Academy are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

North Star Montessori Academy

Summary:

North Star Montessori Academy is a public charter school in Marquette, Michigan, serving 190 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This unique educational institution focuses on the Montessori teaching philosophy and serves a diverse student population in the Marquette area.

North Star Montessori Academy has seen fluctuations in its graduation rates, ranging from 54.5% to 78.5% over the past few years, with its most recent rate at 75.0%, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have been variable, reaching as high as 12.5% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 23.4% in 2019-2020 to 50.6% in 2021-2022, which is a concerning trend that the school should address. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and PSAT, varies across grade levels and subject areas, with the school outperforming the state average in some areas but underperforming in others.

Interestingly, the data provided includes information about the MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit, a nearby alternative public school with a much smaller enrollment of 24 students and significantly different demographic and performance characteristics, such as a 0.0% four-year graduation rate and a 66.6% dropout rate, which are much worse than North Star Montessori Academy's performance. This highlights the unique challenges and needs of alternative schools in the region. Despite these challenges, North Star Montessori Academy has seen an increase in its per-student spending, rising from $9,558 in 2019-2020 to $12,336 in 2022-2023, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic performance and ability to provide personalized attention to students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855-9649

(906) 226-0156

District: North Star Montessori Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
489^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,336

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 190

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Two or more races:

9.5%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Star Montessori Academy ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.57. (See more...)

Compare Details North Star Montessori Academy ranks worse than 66.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.39. (See more...)

Compare Details North Star Montessori Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Star Montessori Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), two or more races (9.5%), American Indian (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star Montessori Academy is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare North Star Montessori Academy employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star Montessori Academy is $12,336.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Star Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Montessori Academy 489^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See North Star Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks North Star Montessori Academy 594^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See North Star Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2010	49.42	1069^th	1552	31.1%
2011	48.79	1020^th	1552	34.3%
2012	32.58	1187^th	1566	24.2%
2013	33.15	1145^th	1563	26.7%
2014	51.09	816^th	1533	46.8%
2015	26.65	1210^th	1580	23.4%
2016	31.17	1090^th	1548	29.6%
2017	25.58	1083^rd	1466	26.1%
2018	33.15	1035^th	1448	28.5%
2019	22.48	1097^th	1408	22.1%
2021	35.93	730^th	1153	36.7%
2022	28.28	953^rd	1344	29.1%
2023	35.56	912^th	1470	38.0%
2024	64.57	489^th	1486	67.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.62	914^th	1397	34.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.89	1097^th	1443	24.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.46	863^rd	1446	40.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	18.63	1094^th	1253	12.7%
2022	19.47	930^th	1102	15.6%
2023	26.94	907^th	1198	24.3%
2024	47.31	616^th	1204	48.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	42.30	599^th	806	25.7%
2010	8.57	805^th	851	5.4%
2011	39.38	649^th	858	24.4%
2012	48.39	488^th	900	45.8%
2013	36.69	620^th	919	32.5%
2014	37.57	623^rd	921	32.4%
2015	39.06	577^th	919	37.2%
2016	29.34	637^th	894	28.7%
2017	33.32	524^th	821	36.2%
2018	35.42	580^th	838	30.8%
2019	33.31	528^th	792	33.3%
2023	60.22	282^nd	883	68.1%
2024	32.39	594^th	897	33.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.84	545^th	815	33.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.59	491^st	797	38.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.60	512^th	678	24.5%
2019	25.63	482^nd	624	22.8%
2023	58.08	243^rd	688	64.7%
2024	19.23	599^th	701	14.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	22.90	575^th	705	18.4%
2007	32.13	562^nd	767	26.7%
2008	17.87	611^th	750	18.5%
2009	28.96	568^th	754	24.7%
2010	31.19	555^th	765	27.5%
2011	38.17	546^th	784	30.4%
2012	12.26	659^th	773	14.7%
2013	31.36	549^th	805	31.8%
2014	36.44	528^th	799	33.9%
2015	67.19	272^nd	832	67.3%
2016	31.49	554^th	852	35.0%
2017	53.57	342^nd	835	59.0%
2018	21.11	616^th	824	25.2%
2023	85.94	81^st	735	89.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.72	452^nd	755	40.1%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Star Montessori Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	63	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	64
1999	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2000	75	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	77
2001	65	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	68
2002	45	1	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	52
2003	45	1	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	52
2004	63	0	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	72
2005	46	0	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	55
2006	56	2	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	65
2007	52	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	3	61
2008	59	n/a	n/a	5	3	n/a	n/a	2	69
2009	84	0	0	2	10	n/a	n/a	1	97
2010	185	4	3	2	8	n/a	n/a	0	202
2011	204	7	2	5	3	0	11	0	232
2012	221	6	2	4	8	0	11	0	252
2013	235	3	3	4	5	0	19	0	269
2014	227	2	0	7	14	0	22	0	272
2015	226	1	0	6	18	0	25	0	276
2016	213	0	0	11	14	0	33	0	271
2017	212	2	1	13	9	0	27	0	264
2018	231	3	2	14	13	0	33	0	296
2019	219	3	3	9	7	0	26	0	267
2020	211	4	3	9	6	0	20	0	253
2021	173	6	2	13	7	0	20	0	221
2022	191	4	2	7	7	0	22	0	233
2023	150	3	2	8	8	1	18	0	190

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star Montessori Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	64	4.0	16.0	40.6
1999	59	5.0	11.8	62.7
2000	77	7.7	10.0	0
2001	68	8.1	8.4	57.4
2002	52	5.1	10.2	65.4
2003	52	5.1	10.2	65.4
2004	72	4.8	15.0	66.7
2005	55	3.9	14.1	60
2006	65	3.5	18.6	47.7
2007	61	3.4	17.9	36.2
2008	69	4.2	16.4	49.3
2009	97	5.9	16.4	66.7
2010	202	14.6	13.7	60.4
2011	232	17.7	13.1	54.3
2012	252	18.7	13.4	61.5
2013	269	18.9	14.2	61.7
2014	272	22.0	12.3	60.3
2015	276	23.0	12.0	56.2
2016	271	20.0	13.5	56.1
2017	264	20.5	12.8	50.4
2018	296	23.0	12.8	59.8
2019	267	21.5	12.4	58.4
2020	253	20.2	12.4	65.2
2021	221	19.3	11.4	55.7
2022	233	19.9	11.6	48.5
2023	190	16.0	11.8	49.5

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 North Star Montessori Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	64	4.0	16.0	40.6
1999	59	5.0	11.8	62.7
2000	77	7.7	10.0	0
2001	68	8.1	8.4	57.4
2002	52	5.1	10.2	65.4
2003	52	5.1	10.2	65.4
2004	72	4.8	15.0	66.7
2005	55	3.9	14.1	60
2006	65	3.5	18.6	47.7
2007	61	3.4	17.9	36.2
2008	69	4.2	16.4	49.3
2009	97	5.9	16.4	66.7
2010	202	14.6	13.7	60.4
2011	232	17.7	13.1	54.3
2012	252	18.7	13.4	61.5
2013	269	18.9	14.2	61.7
2014	272	22.0	12.3	60.3
2015	276	23.0	12.0	56.2
2016	271	20.0	13.5	56.1
2017	264	20.5	12.8	50.4
2018	296	23.0	12.8	59.8
2019	267	21.5	12.4	58.4
2020	253	20.2	12.4	65.2
2021	221	19.3	11.4	55.7
2022	233	19.9	11.6	48.5
2023	190	16.0	11.8	49.5

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 North Star Montessori Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,003 (10.7%)	$8,398 (89.3%)	$9,402
2020	$1,020 (10.7%)	$8,537 (89.3%)	$9,558
2021	$2,042 (19.0%)	$8,691 (81.0%)	$10,733
2022	$2,490 (23.5%)	$8,120 (76.5%)	$10,610
2023	$2,426 (19.7%)	$9,910 (80.3%)	$12,336

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star Montessori Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1097^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 912^th of 1470 Elementary schools	15.9%
Ranks 528^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 282^nd of 883 Middle schools	34.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Star Montessori Academy)	34.6	71.4	36.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Star Montessori Academy)	34.6	71.4	36.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (North Star Montessori Academy)	30.8	25	5.8%
3rd Grade Math (North Star Montessori Academy)	30.8	25	5.8%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	41.5	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Montessori Academy)	36.4	47.1	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Montessori Academy)	36.4	47.1	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (North Star Montessori Academy)	27.3	29.4	2.1%
4th Grade Math (North Star Montessori Academy)	27.3	29.4	2.1%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Montessori Academy)	28.6	15.8	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Montessori Academy)	28.6	15.8	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Montessori Academy)	68.4	69.2	0.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Star Montessori Academy)	68.4	69.2	0.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Star Montessori Academy)	21.1	23.1	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Star Montessori Academy)	21.1	23.1	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	267	190	28.8%
African American	3	3
American Indian	7	8	14.3%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	219	150	31.5%
Two or More Races	26	18	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.4%	49.5%	9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th 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
North Star Montessori Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3030 Wright St	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	North Star Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(906) 226-0156	190	16	11.8	49.5%	150 (78.9%)	3 (1.6%)	8 (4.2%)	2 (1.1%)	8 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (9.5%)								(n/a)	50.0	50.0	66.7	66.7	29.4	20.0	43.8	75.0	33.3	29.4	20.0	55.6	22.2	$12,336	$2,426	$9,910
MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	321 E Ohio St	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(906) 226-5102	24	3	6.9	50.0%	20 (83.3%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	2 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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