Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

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Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh ranks 102 nd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a relatively small student population of 180 students. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, maintains high graduation rates, and serves a diverse student population with a higher percentage of low-socioeconomic status students compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh stands out, with 40% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 24.8% for the Grand Rapids Public Schools district and 37.9% for the state. In science, 54.2% of 11th graders were proficient or better, compared to 27.8% for the district and 37.5% for the state. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 92.3% to 100% over the past five years, significantly outpacing the district and state averages.

While Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue and Innovation Central High are nearby schools, Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh outperforms them in many areas. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.1% to 56.5% over the past five years, remain a concern and an area for potential improvement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

421 Fountain St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3334

(616) 819-2405

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,888

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

African American:

23.3%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh ranks worse than 55.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh ranks better than 86.3% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh 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 Student population at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), African American (23.3%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh is 18, which is the 7^th best among 9 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh is $16,888. 8 high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh 495^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh 102^nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Grand Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Schools 471^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

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Rank History for all middle school students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	53.17	264^th	675	60.9%
2022	16.65	647^th	776	16.6%
2023	23.62	662^nd	883	25.0%
2024	42.41	495^th	897	44.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.62	686^th	825	16.8%
2024	58.00	278^th	836	66.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.65	631^st	770	18.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.51	571^st	776	26.4%
2024	48.43	366^th	786	53.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.50	433^rd	638	32.1%
2024	64.43	197^th	701	71.9%

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

Rank History for Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

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Rank History for all high school students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	39.32	406^th	666	39.0%
2021	33.71	375^th	561	33.2%
2023	71.86	174^th	735	76.3%
2024	81.82	102^nd	743	86.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.09	41^st	614	93.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.48	218^th	619	64.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.49	189^th	611	69.1%
2024	86.38	69^th	633	89.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.46	55^th	647	91.5%
2024	82.31	82^nd	638	87.1%

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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 Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	29	32	0	21	2	0	5	89
2020	69	56	0	32	2	1	16	176
2021	69	60	0	41	0	1	18	189
2022	78	53	0	37	2	1	21	192
2023	87	42	1	31	1	1	17	180

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 Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	89	6.3	14.1	65.2
2020	176	6.5	27.0	64.8
2021	189	10.6	17.8	77.8
2022	192	11.8	16.2	71.9
2023	180	10.0	18.0	61.1

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 Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	89	6.3	14.1	65.2
2020	176	6.5	27.0	64.8
2021	189	10.6	17.8	77.8
2022	192	11.8	16.2	71.9
2023	180	10.0	18.0	61.1

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 Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,080 (8.0%)	$12,347 (92.0%)	$13,427
2020	$1,155 (12.0%)	$8,473 (88.0%)	$9,628
2021	$1,758 (13.7%)	$11,049 (86.3%)	$12,807
2022	$3,301 (21.9%)	$11,798 (78.1%)	$15,098
2023	$3,323 (19.7%)	$13,565 (80.3%)	$16,888

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

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 406^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 174^th of 735 High schools	37.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh)	43.8	48.1	4.3%
11th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	32	29.6	2.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh)	41.2	51.9	10.7%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	38.9	42	3.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	180	102.2%
African American	32	42	31.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	21	31	47.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	29	87	200%
Two or More Races	5	17	240%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.2%	61.1%	4.1%

Schools Near Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT 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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Innovation Central High	Public	9-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2310	523	32	16.3	89.3%	36 (6.9%)	193 (36.9%)	265 (50.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	9.8	667^th of 743 public high schools	10.2%		7.4	683^rd of 735 public high schools	7.1%	16			15.7							8.8		21.3	$20,064	$4,788	$15,276
Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh	Public	7-12	421 Fountain St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2405	180	10	18.0	61.1%	87 (48.3%)	42 (23.3%)	31 (17.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.4%)	81.8	102^nd of 743 public high schools	86.3%		71.9	174^th of 735 public high schools	76.3%	72	65.5		66.7			40.0		24.0	17.2	54.2	24.1	45.8	$16,888	$3,323	$13,565
Grand Rapids Learning Center	Public	9-12	435 Fulton St E	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2010	42	1	42.0	71.4%	7 (16.7%)	17 (40.5%)	15 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)										33.3			$28,320	$3,371	$24,949
Grand Rapids Public Museum High	Public	9-12	54 Jefferson Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6450	273	17	16.5	54.9%	132 (48.4%)	51 (18.7%)	69 (25.3%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	53.5	311^th of 743 public high schools	58.1%		67.7	198^th of 735 public high schools	73.1%	113			57.8	9.4						37.5		46.9	$17,426	$3,557	$13,869
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	512 Division Ave S	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(616) 819-1010	466	29	16.2	83.0%	20 (4.3%)	200 (42.9%)	219 (47.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	24.3	562^nd of 743 public high schools	24.4%		28.8	528^th of 735 public high schools	28.2%	34	34.8	5.8	36.9	6.2	19.7	29.7	7.6	14.1	15.7	25.0	11.4	28.1	$16,433	$3,708	$12,725
Empower U	Public	6-12	225 Mayfield Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4860	150	29	5.1	32.7%	92 (61.3%)	25 (16.7%)	17 (11.3%)	6 (4.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)								(n/a)
Covenant High School Grand Rapids	Public, Charter	9-12	50 Antoine St SW	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Covenant High School Grand Rapids	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 364-2000	223	12	17.9	85.7%	12 (5.4%)	114 (51.1%)	80 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.2%)								(n/a)													$12,266	$1,141	$11,124
NexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	801 Broadway Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	NexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 458-4992	140	6	23.3	81.4%	62 (44.3%)	36 (25.7%)	33 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	23.1	574^th of 743 public high schools	22.7%		31.4	508^th of 735 public high schools	30.9%	66			26.8							25.6		25.6	$9,847	$2,434	$7,412
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue	Public	7-12	327 Rumsey St SW	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3160	330	15	21.7	82.1%	5 (1.5%)	23 (7.0%)	298 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	16.5	621^st of 743 public high schools	16.4%		11.3	660^th of 735 public high schools	10.2%	39	32.9		21.6			10.6		4.6	8.7	6.3		30.0	$15,378	$3,702	$11,675
Lighthouse Academy The Pier	Public, Charter	9-12	703 Ball Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 304-8537	31	3	9.7	90.3%	3 (9.7%)	23 (74.2%)	4 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)													$31,647	$12,776	$18,871

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh

Is Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh a good school?

Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh ranks 102^nd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh?

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh.

What is the racial makeup of Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh?

Students at Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh are 48% White, 23% African American, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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