Waterford Montessori Academy

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Waterford Montessori Academy ranks 718 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waterford Montessori Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 211 students in grades K-8 in Waterford, Michigan. The school is part of the Waterford School District, which is ranked 292 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waterford Montessori Academy has a higher percentage of white students (71.09%) compared to nearby schools like Roosevelt Elementary School in the West Bloomfield School District, which has a more diverse student population. The school's academic performance is mixed, with strong results in some grade levels and subjects, but struggles in others, such as 6th and 7th grade Math. Waterford Montessori Academy has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20% in 2018-2019 to 25.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Cooley Elementary and Beaumont Elementary.

While Waterford Montessori Academy outperforms some schools, such as Alcott School and Momentum Academy, in certain subject areas, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Roosevelt Elementary and Cooley Elementary. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the years, and there are significant gender disparities in student rankings, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address these issues and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328-2914

(248) 674-2400

District: Waterford Montessori Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
718^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,695

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 211

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waterford Montessori Academy ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Waterford Montessori Academy ranks better than 76.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.96. (See more...)

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 (71.1%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Waterford Montessori Academy employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterford Montessori Academy is $8,695.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterford Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterford Montessori Academy 718^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Waterford Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Waterford Montessori Academy 209^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Waterford Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Waterford Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterford Montessori Academy 292^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waterford Montessori Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	61.38	462^nd	1344	65.6%
2023	69.42	403^rd	1470	72.6%
2024	48.74	718^th	1486	51.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.47	374^th	1350	72.3%
2024	53.17	575^th	1381	58.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.59	440^th	1342	67.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.08	765^th	1334	42.7%
2024	32.40	898^th	1347	33.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.18	385^th	1198	67.9%
2024	41.69	711^th	1204	40.9%

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

Rank History for Waterford Montessori Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	91.13	58^th	792	92.7%
2021	73.93	123^rd	675	81.8%
2022	67.02	201^st	776	74.1%
2023	80.50	130^th	883	85.3%
2024	69.96	209^th	897	76.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.40	133^rd	825	83.9%
2024	92.79	19^th	836	97.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.97	102^nd	770	86.8%
2024	75.34	129^th	771	83.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.68	222^nd	776	71.4%
2024	48.17	369^th	786	53.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	91.44	44^th	624	92.9%
2021	81.09	82^nd	577	85.8%
2022	50.96	272^nd	638	57.4%
2023	74.90	130^th	688	81.1%
2024	59.67	232^nd	701	66.9%

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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.

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 Waterford Montessori Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	75	9	1	7	0	6	98
2020	104	10	0	18	0	7	139
2021	96	12	0	14	2	9	133
2022	138	19	2	21	2	21	203
2023	150	17	2	21	2	19	211

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 Waterford Montessori Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	98	6.2	15.8	33.7
2020	139	6.2	22.1	41
2021	133	7.2	18.3	39.8
2022	203	11.5	17.5	50.2
2023	211	14.7	14.2	43.1

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 Waterford Montessori Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	98	6.2	15.8	33.7
2020	139	6.2	22.1	41
2021	133	7.2	18.3	39.8
2022	203	11.5	17.5	50.2
2023	211	14.7	14.2	43.1

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 Waterford Montessori Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,124 (13.3%)	$7,308 (86.7%)	$8,432
2020	$503 (7.2%)	$6,496 (92.8%)	$6,999
2021	$1,221 (14.2%)	$7,363 (85.8%)	$8,584
2022	$936 (11.6%)	$7,151 (88.4%)	$8,088
2023	$949 (10.9%)	$7,745 (89.1%)	$8,695

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterford Montessori Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 130^th of 883 Middle schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Montessori Academy)	68	62.5	5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Montessori Academy)	68	62.5	5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Waterford Montessori Academy)	52	34.4	17.6%
6th Grade Math (Waterford Montessori Academy)	52	34.4	17.6%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Montessori Academy)	66.7	62.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Montessori Academy)	66.7	62.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Waterford Montessori Academy)	61.1	37.5	23.6%
7th Grade Math (Waterford Montessori Academy)	61.1	37.5	23.6%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	98	211	115.3%
African American	9	17	88.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	7	21	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	150	100%
Two or More Races	6	19	216.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.7%	43.1%	9.5%

Schools Near Waterford Montessori Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 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 Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waterford Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Waterford Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 674-2400	211	15	14.2	43.1%	150 (71.1%)	17 (8.1%)	21 (10.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)	48.7	718^th of 1486 public elementary schools	51.7%		69.4	403^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	72.6%	315	85.2	37.0	32.1	66.7		52.3	72.0	28.6	53.3		13.6	36.0		70.4		38.5	$8,695	$949	$7,745
Knudsen Elementary School	Public	K-5	5449 Crescent Rd	Waterford	48327	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-7300	271	15	17.6	66.8%	195 (72.0%)	20 (7.4%)	39 (14.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	34	951^st of 1486 public elementary schools	36.0%		35.2	917^th of 1470 public elementary schools	37.6%	34			31.0	43.1	41.9			33.3	31.4	10.0			25.8				$15,582	$2,943	$12,639
Haviland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5305 Cass Elizabeth Rd	Waterford	48327	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-2620	339	23	14.8	64.3%	219 (64.6%)	45 (13.3%)	50 (14.7%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	44.2	779^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.6%		34.3	930^th of 1470 public elementary schools	36.7%	151			38.0	40.4	46.5			38.0	35.2	28.9			44.4		13.3		$17,798	$2,685	$15,114
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5280 Farm Rd	Waterford	48327	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 674-0805	317	23	14.0	75.1%	204 (64.4%)	46 (14.5%)	48 (15.1%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	22.6	1135^th of 1486 public elementary schools	23.6%		33.9	938^th of 1470 public elementary schools	36.2%	197			24.5	32.4	35.4			26.4	33.3	14.3			22.4		6.1		$18,683	$3,936	$14,747
Donelson Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2690 Wewoka Rd	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-9530	378	20	18.8	84.9%	128 (33.9%)	95 (25.1%)	122 (32.3%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.6%)	29.8	1021^st of 1486 public elementary schools	31.3%		20.5	1138^th of 1470 public elementary schools	22.6%	117			28.6	47.6	13.7			28.6	41.3	13.7			17.6				$17,730	$3,144	$14,586
Momentum Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	60 S Lynn Ave	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Momentum Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-5000	213	14	15.2	95.3%	7 (3.3%)	61 (28.6%)	134 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	12.1	1306^th of 1486 public elementary schools	12.1%		16.8	1210^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.7%	96	46.7				12.5	15.4	13.0	22.2			15.4		12.5	26.7			$14,558	$4,039	$10,519
Cooley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2000 Highfield Rd	Waterford	48329	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 673-0300	408	20	20.1	54.4%	302 (74.0%)	34 (8.3%)	49 (12.0%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	64.3	494^th of 1486 public elementary schools	66.8%		69.6	396^th of 1470 public elementary schools	73.1%	98			47.3	47.5	46.3			54.5	47.5	37.0			53.7		25.9		$15,594	$2,409	$13,185
Beaumont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6532 Elizabeth Lake Rd	Waterford	48327	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-6822	298	20	14.7	59.1%	191 (64.1%)	46 (15.4%)	37 (12.4%)	13 (4.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	48.7	719^th of 1486 public elementary schools	51.6%		48.7	707^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.9%	12			47.7	40.4	57.9			37.8	33.3	39.5			36.8		10.5		$16,485	$3,233	$13,252
Gretchko Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	5300 Greer Rd	West Bloomfield	48324	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 865-6570	374	24	15.6	33.4%	227 (60.7%)	71 (19.0%)	27 (7.2%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.9%)								(n/a)																	$15,436	$393	$15,043
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3250 Commerce Rd	Orchard Lake	48324	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 865-6620	356	26	13.6	49.4%	142 (39.9%)	121 (34.0%)	46 (12.9%)	15 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.4%)	77.6	292^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	80.3%		68.1	422^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	71.3%	130			58.0	47.3	63.6			52.9	47.3	58.4			57.1		35.1		$18,415	$806	$17,609

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford Montessori Academy

What is the racial makeup of Waterford Montessori Academy?

Students at Waterford Montessori Academy are 71% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.

How many students attend Waterford Montessori Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Waterford Montessori Academy.

What district is Waterford Montessori Academy in?

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Is Waterford Montessori Academy a good school?

Waterford Montessori Academy ranks 718^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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