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#2975 of 3,192 schools in MI
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
Middle School · American Montessori Academy · Westland, MI
A charter middle school in Westland, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30055 JOY RD, Westland, MI 48185
- Math 14% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,085
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Cooper Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 5–6 | 0.8 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Universal Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 754 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
American Montessori Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is listed in American Montessori Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is a public middle school in Westland, MI, part of American Montessori Academy, serving approximately 343 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,975 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
What grades does American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary serve?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary rank in MI?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary ranks #2,975 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary a charter school?
Yes, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
70.3% of students at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (313) 533-0000
- Area population (ZIP 48185)
- 48,364
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48185; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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