Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

Summary:

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Norton Shores, Michigan, with a diverse student population of over 300 students.

The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 16.5% to 31.4% over the past 5 years, well below average academic performance with only 20% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 39.6%, and a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 71.6% to 78.95% over the past 3 years. The school's academic performance has declined significantly over the past 5 years, ranking 1,060 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024, down from 423 out of 1,448 in 2017-2018. While the school's racial diversity has increased, achievement gaps persist between racial subgroups.

In comparison, nearby schools like Ross Park Elementary and Lincoln Park Elementary, which are part of the higher-performing Mona Shores Public School District, have higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and serve a more economically diverse student population. Despite the school's academic challenges, Muskegon Montessori Academy spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $8,559 to $10,091 over the past 4 years, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2950 McCracken St
       Norton Shores, MI  49441-3623


(231) 766-7500

District: Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

SchoolDigger Rank:
1060th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,091 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.0%
African American:
16.9%
Hispanic:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Compare Details Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.64. (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 Student population at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56%), African American (16.9%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is 22.1. (See more...)
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Compare Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change employs 7.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is $10,091.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change:

SchoolDigger ranks Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change 1060th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change 472nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.22 760th 1466 48.2%
2018 70.74 423rd 1448 70.8%
2022 27.10 972nd 1344 27.7%
2023 30.79 984th 1470 33.1%
2024 27.76 1060th 1486 28.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.80 648th 1350 52.0%
2024 44.64 727th 1381 47.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.65 691st 1334 48.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.33 593rd 1198 50.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 56.20 370th 894 58.6%
2017 35.64 498th 821 39.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Open Quote Best education around. Period. We have kids in k-3rd Close Quote



Enrollment information for Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 37 7 1 4 0 0 5 0 54
2015 80 20 1 9 0 0 7 0 117
2016 79 18 1 13 0 0 6 0 117
2017 70 32 0 13 0 0 17 0 132
2018 77 29 0 18 0 0 17 0 141
2019 87 33 0 20 0 0 8 0 148
2020 93 39 0 24 0 0 10 0 166
2021 76 35 0 31 0 0 20 0 162
2022 88 35 0 27 0 0 21 0 171
2023 93 28 0 24 0 1 20 0 166

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 Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 54 4.6 11.6 61.1
2015 117 6.0 19.5 51.3
2016 117 5.0 23.4 78.6
2017 132 7.0 18.8 75.8
2018 141 7.0 20.1 75.9
2019 148 8.5 17.4 74.3
2020 166 10.0 16.6 75.3
2021 162 9.6 16.7 71.6
2022 171 9.5 18.0 78.9
2023 166 7.5 22.1 75.3

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 Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 54 4.6 11.6 61.1
2015 117 6.0 19.5 51.3
2016 117 5.0 23.4 78.6
2017 132 7.0 18.8 75.8
2018 141 7.0 20.1 75.9
2019 148 8.5 17.4 74.3
2020 166 10.0 16.6 75.3
2021 162 9.6 16.7 71.6
2022 171 9.5 18.0 78.9
2023 166 7.5 22.1 75.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,447 (17.4%) $6,890 (82.6%) $8,338
2020 $1,468 (17.2%) $7,091 (82.8%) $8,559
2021 $1,846 (19.3%) $7,723 (80.7%) $9,569
2022 $1,723 (18.9%) $7,407 (81.1%) $9,130
2023 $1,637 (16.2%) $8,454 (83.8%) $10,091

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change)56.533.3
 23.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change)56.533.3
 23.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change)39.128.6
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change)39.128.6
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students148166
 12.2%
African American3328
 15.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2024
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White8793
 6.9%
Two or More Races820
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.3%75.3%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change.

Students at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change are 56% White, 17% African American, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change ranks 1060th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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