Very Good
#699 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Edmonson Montessori
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 W CANFIELD ST, Detroit, MI 48201
- Math 20% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edmonson Montessori score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edmonson Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$24,392
Median home value
$401,500
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton International AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| George Crockett AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Spain Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 376 | 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.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #14 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edmonson Montessori is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edmonson Montessori
Edmonson Montessori is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edmonson Montessori
What grades does Edmonson Montessori serve?
Edmonson Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Edmonson Montessori?
Edmonson Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonson Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonson Montessori is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edmonson Montessori rank in MI?
Edmonson Montessori ranks #699 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Edmonson Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Edmonson Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Edmonson Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edmonson Montessori has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Edmonson Montessori a charter school?
No, Edmonson Montessori is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edmonson Montessori a Title I school?
No, Edmonson Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edmonson Montessori?
40.9% of students at Edmonson Montessori 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (313) 873-7441
- Area population (ZIP 48201)
- 14,327
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 48201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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