Northglade Montessori School

Summary:

Northglade Montessori School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. With 273 students, Northglade Montessori consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, has a racially diverse student body, and has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, now in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools.

Northglade Montessori's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 52.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.3% for Kalamazoo Public Schools and 39.6% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 68th out of 1,204 Michigan elementary schools for its White students and 75th out of 321 schools for its African American students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.3% in 2018-2019 to 33.9% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Northglade Montessori outperforms most, particularly in KingWestwood Elementary, which also demonstrates strong academic performance. Northglade Montessori's success may be attributed to its diverse student population, increased per-student spending, and the school's focus on providing a high-quality Montessori education to its community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1914 Cobb Ave
       Kalamazoo, MI  49007-1767


(269) 337-0700

District: Kalamazoo Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,781 Help


Students who attend Northglade Montessori School usually attend:

Middle:    Hillside Middle School
High:    Kalamazoo Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.7%
African American:
34.4%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northglade Montessori School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Northglade Montessori School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.7%), African American (34.4%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northglade Montessori School is 20.1. 15 elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northglade Montessori School is $16,781. 12 elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northglade Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northglade Montessori School 299th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Northglade Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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Kalamazoo Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalamazoo Public Schools 421st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northglade Montessori School

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Rank History for all students at Northglade Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 1.50 1540th 1545 0.3%
2007 12.10 1477th 1565 5.6%
2008 9.37 1502nd 1577 4.8%
2009 3.73 1559th 1589 1.9%
2010 6.25 1510th 1552 2.7%
2011 16.34 1423rd 1552 8.3%
2012 20.53 1352nd 1566 13.7%
2013 36.49 1079th 1563 31.0%
2014 34.02 1103rd 1533 28.0%
2015 50.61 816th 1580 48.4%
2016 40.96 939th 1548 39.3%
2017 44.93 768th 1466 47.6%
2018 40.14 928th 1448 35.9%
2019 35.87 898th 1408 36.2%
2022 48.56 638th 1344 52.5%
2023 63.65 496th 1470 66.3%
2024 77.14 299th 1486 79.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northglade Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 903rd 1397 35.4%
2019 36.42 758th 1134 33.2%
2022 41.77 625th 1099 43.1%
2023 50.39 624th 1350 53.8%
2024 52.40 595th 1381 56.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Northglade Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 853rd 1443 40.9%
2022 44.40 592nd 1106 46.5%
2023 54.33 535th 1321 59.5%
2024 68.44 337th 1342 74.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Northglade Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.17 999th 1446 30.9%
2022 46.93 578th 1139 49.3%
2023 56.80 539th 1334 59.6%
2024 71.77 330th 1347 75.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Northglade Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.47 237th 475 50.1%
2023 62.82 75th 321 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Northglade Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.06 122nd 1253 90.3%
2022 80.43 171st 1102 84.5%
2023 90.74 62nd 1198 94.8%
2024 90.44 68th 1204 94.4%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northglade Montessori School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 144 165 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 127 201 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 338
1990 117 178 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1991 107 190 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 95 78 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 180
1993 112 76 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1994 122 87 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1995 130 119 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 130 119 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 142 157 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 155 200 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 124 216 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 98 197 3 12 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 82 202 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 28 206 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 28 206 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 29 194 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2005 30 209 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2006 32 209 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2007 37 211 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2008 36 204 1 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 247
2009 34 200 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 37 188 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 235
2011 42 175 3 1 2 0 2 0 225
2012 40 164 5 0 1 0 0 0 210
2013 44 134 6 1 0 0 2 0 187
2014 51 124 7 5 1 0 8 0 196
2015 45 111 7 3 1 0 5 0 172
2016 39 109 5 4 0 0 8 0 165
2017 59 111 5 6 2 0 15 0 198
2018 72 123 4 4 2 0 19 0 224
2019 75 125 2 6 1 0 27 0 236
2020 104 116 5 9 1 0 28 0 263
2021 120 95 7 14 1 0 31 0 268
2022 122 94 7 9 0 0 31 0 263
2023 133 94 7 6 0 0 33 0 273

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 Northglade Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 n/a n/a n/a
1989 338 n/a n/a 52.1
1990 298 21.0 14.1 44.3
1991 305 n/a n/a n/a
1992 180 n/a n/a 43.3
1993 195 n/a 0.0 44.1
1994 218 11.5 19.0 23.4
1995 261 13.7 19.1 35.6
1996 261 13.7 19.1 35.6
1997 308 16.0 19.3 44.8
1998 367 18.0 20.4 44.7
1999 354 19.0 18.6 50
2000 312 22.1 14.1 62.5
2001 299 18.2 16.4 68.2
2002 241 16.0 15.1 80.5
2003 241 16.0 15.1 80.5
2004 230 15.5 14.8 79.1
2005 244 13.3 18.3 77.5
2006 252 13.6 18.5 68.7
2007 260 14.0 18.6 62.3
2008 247 14.3 17.3 70.4
2009 239 12.1 19.8 64
2010 235 12.9 18.2 74.5
2011 225 14.4 15.6 72.9
2012 210 14.3 14.6 71.4
2013 187 12.7 14.6 73.8
2014 196 10.4 18.7 75
2015 172 10.0 17.2 72.7
2016 165 10.0 16.5 66.1
2017 198 9.9 19.8 66.7
2018 224 12.7 17.5 70.5
2019 236 12.5 18.8 73.7
2020 263 13.2 19.9 65.4
2021 268 13.9 19.1 62.3
2022 263 12.0 21.8 58.2
2023 273 13.5 20.1 53.1

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 Northglade Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 n/a n/a n/a
1989 338 n/a n/a 52.1
1990 298 21.0 14.1 44.3
1991 305 n/a n/a n/a
1992 180 n/a n/a 43.3
1993 195 n/a 0.0 44.1
1994 218 11.5 19.0 23.4
1995 261 13.7 19.1 35.6
1996 261 13.7 19.1 35.6
1997 308 16.0 19.3 44.8
1998 367 18.0 20.4 44.7
1999 354 19.0 18.6 50
2000 312 22.1 14.1 62.5
2001 299 18.2 16.4 68.2
2002 241 16.0 15.1 80.5
2003 241 16.0 15.1 80.5
2004 230 15.5 14.8 79.1
2005 244 13.3 18.3 77.5
2006 252 13.6 18.5 68.7
2007 260 14.0 18.6 62.3
2008 247 14.3 17.3 70.4
2009 239 12.1 19.8 64
2010 235 12.9 18.2 74.5
2011 225 14.4 15.6 72.9
2012 210 14.3 14.6 71.4
2013 187 12.7 14.6 73.8
2014 196 10.4 18.7 75
2015 172 10.0 17.2 72.7
2016 165 10.0 16.5 66.1
2017 198 9.9 19.8 66.7
2018 224 12.7 17.5 70.5
2019 236 12.5 18.8 73.7
2020 263 13.2 19.9 65.4
2021 268 13.9 19.1 62.3
2022 263 12.0 21.8 58.2
2023 273 13.5 20.1 53.1

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 Northglade Montessori School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,957 (15.6%) $10,549 (84.3%) $12,507
2020 $1,912 (15.4%) $10,518 (84.6%) $12,429
2021 $1,979 (14.7%) $11,478 (85.3%) $13,457
2022 $2,830 (19.3%) $11,810 (80.7%) $14,640
2023 $2,879 (17.2%) $13,902 (82.8%) $16,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northglade Montessori School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 898th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 496th of 1470 Elementary schools
 30%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northglade Montessori School)46.768.1
 21.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)36.631.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Northglade Montessori School)4068.1
 28.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.528.9
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northglade Montessori School)30.450
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.935.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Northglade Montessori School)34.847.4
 12.6%
   4th Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)33.127.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northglade Montessori School)3745
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.534.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Northglade Montessori School)29.632.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)27.318.8
 8.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236273
 15.7%
African American12594
 24.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White75133
 77.3%
Two or More Races2733
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.7%53.1%
 20.6%


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Students who attend Northglade Montessori School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillside Middle School
High : Kalamazoo Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Northglade Montessori School.

Students at Northglade Montessori School are 49% White, 34% African American, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Northglade Montessori School ranks 299th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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