American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is a public charter middle school located in Westland, Michigan, serving grades 2-8 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 17.9% to 34.6%, compared to the state averages of 37.5% to 44%. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.89% to 26.9%, compared to the state averages of 31% to 43.4%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 11.7% in 2018-2019 to 35.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary generally performs worse, particularly in terms of academic proficiency rates and chronic absenteeism. For example, Dearborn STEM Middle School, which is ranked 1st out of 675 Michigan middle schools, has significantly higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism compared to American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary. However, the school's performance is better than some of the nearby schools, such as Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School and John D. Pierce Middle School, which have even lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public, Charter 2-8

 30055 Joy Rd
       Westland, MI  48185-1728


(313) 533-0000

District: American Montessori Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
693rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,902 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.8%
White:
24.3%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


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Compare Details American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary ranks worse than 77.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.31. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.8%), White (24.3%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is 19. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is $11,902.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary 1178th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary 693rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Montessori Academy 511th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 40.92 1045th 1566 33.3%
2013 45.37 922nd 1563 41.0%
2014 44.18 940th 1533 38.7%
2015 24.37 1236th 1580 21.8%
2016 17.63 1281st 1548 17.2%
2017 16.02 1229th 1466 16.2%
2018 24.01 1157th 1448 20.1%
2019 19.69 1144th 1408 18.8%
2021 14.88 1020th 1153 11.5%
2022 15.12 1153rd 1344 14.2%
2023 13.56 1255th 1470 14.6%
2024 19.04 1178th 1486 20.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.90 394th 403 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.02 1121st 1397 19.8%
2019 24.79 915th 1134 19.3%
2021 31.29 553rd 749 26.2%
2022 17.80 948th 1099 13.7%
2023 15.13 1177th 1350 12.8%
2024 29.27 1010th 1381 26.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.61 1136th 1443 21.3%
2019 24.98 911th 1171 22.2%
2022 25.34 867th 1106 21.6%
2023 13.45 1175th 1321 11.1%
2024 16.96 1142nd 1342 14.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.02 1121st 1446 22.5%
2019 12.47 1091st 1196 8.8%
2022 8.60 1085th 1139 4.7%
2023 11.69 1198th 1334 10.2%
2024 24.17 1016th 1347 24.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 183rd 475 61.5%
2019 37.52 128th 212 39.6%
2023 31.79 205th 321 36.1%
2024 55.74 112th 348 67.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 948th 1253 24.3%
2019 32.67 787th 1128 30.2%
2023 24.15 948th 1198 20.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 37.84 611th 900 32.1%
2013 38.30 607th 919 33.9%
2014 40.57 600th 921 34.9%
2017 27.75 589th 821 28.3%
2018 23.81 677th 838 19.2%
2019 22.89 629th 792 20.6%
2021 25.86 514th 675 23.9%
2022 31.69 526th 776 32.2%
2023 39.23 520th 883 41.1%
2024 21.31 693rd 897 22.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.41 618th 815 24.2%
2019 45.28 371st 672 44.8%
2021 46.08 259th 523 50.5%
2023 45.25 421st 825 49.0%
2024 24.56 644th 836 23.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.26 627th 794 21.0%
2019 26.93 498th 658 24.3%
2021 32.62 361st 521 30.7%
2023 47.24 363rd 770 52.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.24 596th 797 25.2%
2021 28.40 394th 540 27.0%
2023 31.68 527th 776 32.1%
2024 23.50 610th 786 22.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.84 233rd 366 36.3%
2023 79.64 40th 310 87.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.02 394th 678 41.9%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 23, 2023

Open Quote The School is unbelievably mismanaged. We pulled our daughter out 1 month into 2nd grade because she was being verbally and physically assaulted because she is white. The school has a clear bias and tolerates black on white racism and assault. They will tell you otherwise but actions speak louder than words. Based on Michigan’s bullying policy, the school did not follow the proper procedures. In fact, the student handbook doesn’t even cover bullying other than saying they will not tolerate it. We are one of so many families currently dealing with this hatred from the students but a lot of them are in the same position as us to move our kids out. The school can't maintain a principal and they are losing teachers on a regular basis. We chose this school because of advance placement options. Our daughter was doing 3rd grade work in 2nd grade. The school is a great option if you are from an area with a terrible school district but if you have a halfway decent public school, do not send your child here. We live in Lionvia, thankfully, so we were able to get her back into our local elementary school. The lower campus, pre-1st, was wonderful so we, like many, were given a false impression of how the upper campus is handled. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Open Quote My 5th grade son came from a well known and wonderful school district. At the time of entering American Montessori he was an all A student. By the time report cards rolled out, he was all D's and one E! Shortly after his teacher was fired, and the principle found it necessary to tell the whole class. (many students were very upset.) Since then my son has complained about students being violent (throwing chairs, kicking other classmates, and also one instance of someone being stabbed in the hand with a pencil. It is truly sad my son went from loving school to hating it. I WILL NOT BE COMING TO THIS SCHOOL NEXT YEAR! Close Quote



Enrollment information for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 104 60 6 5 1 n/a n/a 16 192
2011 110 68 7 12 0 0 9 0 206
2012 106 81 2 16 0 0 13 0 218
2013 127 84 3 15 1 0 14 0 244
2014 120 78 4 8 1 0 19 0 230
2015 107 97 4 2 1 0 20 0 231
2016 83 99 6 1 4 0 20 0 213
2017 98 136 6 4 2 0 15 0 261
2018 94 155 6 4 3 0 16 0 278
2019 101 188 7 5 4 0 29 0 334
2020 99 186 5 5 4 0 29 0 328
2021 96 193 7 7 4 0 32 0 339
2022 100 212 9 12 2 0 22 0 357
2023 81 203 12 19 4 0 15 0 334

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

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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 American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 192 n/a n/a 31.8
2011 206 n/a n/a 25.7
2012 218 n/a n/a 32.1
2013 244 11.1 21.9 46.7
2014 230 10.0 23.0 61.7
2015 231 13.0 17.7 64.1
2016 213 10.0 21.3 66.2
2017 261 14.5 18.0 63.2
2018 278 15.5 17.9 65.5
2019 334 18.4 18.1 66.8
2020 328 17.0 19.2 61.6
2021 339 15.5 21.8 64.9
2022 357 16.3 21.9 61.9
2023 334 17.5 19.0 74.9

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 American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 192 n/a n/a 31.8
2011 206 n/a n/a 25.7
2012 218 n/a n/a 32.1
2013 244 11.1 21.9 46.7
2014 230 10.0 23.0 61.7
2015 231 13.0 17.7 64.1
2016 213 10.0 21.3 66.2
2017 261 14.5 18.0 63.2
2018 278 15.5 17.9 65.5
2019 334 18.4 18.1 66.8
2020 328 17.0 19.2 61.6
2021 339 15.5 21.8 64.9
2022 357 16.3 21.9 61.9
2023 334 17.5 19.0 74.9

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 American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,115 (12.8%) $7,603 (87.2%) $8,718
2020 $964 (11.7%) $7,260 (88.3%) $8,224
2021 $1,693 (20.8%) $6,438 (79.2%) $8,132
2022 $2,266 (20.3%) $8,921 (79.7%) $11,187
2023 $2,001 (16.8%) $9,902 (83.2%) $11,902

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

Impact of COVID-19 on American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1144th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1255th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.1%
Ranks 629th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 520th of 883 Middle schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)2720.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy)2720.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)25.417.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (American Montessori Academy)25.417.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)40.927.1
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy)40.927.1
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)34.112.5
 21.6%
   4th Grade Math (American Montessori Academy)34.112.5
 21.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)24.127.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy)24.127.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)25.69.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy)25.69.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)29.745
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy)29.745
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.737.7
 5%
7th Grade Math (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)16.220
 3.8%
   7th Grade Math (American Montessori Academy)16.220
 3.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.730.2
 5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)54.263.9
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (American Montessori Academy)54.263.9
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary)29.238.9
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (American Montessori Academy)29.238.9
 9.7%
   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 Students334334
African American188203
 8%
American Indian44
Asian712
 71.4%
Hispanic519
 280%
Pacific Islander00
White10181
 19.8%
Two or More Races2915
 48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.8%74.9%
 8.1%


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American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Michigan middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary.

Students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary are 61% African American, 24% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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