Below Average
#2533 of 3,192 schools in MI
Four Corners Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Four Corners Montessori Academy · Madison Heights, MI
A charter elementary school in Madison Heights, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1075 EAST GARDENIA AVE, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Math 15% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 53% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Four Corners Montessori Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Four Corners Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison Heights), 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
$66,726
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy DequindreCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Keys Grace AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 514 | 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.
Four Corners Montessori Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,863NCES 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.
Four Corners Montessori Academy is listed in Four Corners Montessori Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Four Corners Montessori Academy
Four Corners Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Madison Heights, MI, part of Four Corners Montessori Academy, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,533 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Four Corners Montessori Academy
What grades does Four Corners Montessori Academy serve?
Four Corners Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Four Corners Montessori Academy?
Four Corners Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Corners Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Corners Montessori Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Four Corners Montessori Academy rank in MI?
Four Corners Montessori Academy ranks #2,533 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Four Corners Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Four Corners Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Four Corners Montessori Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Four Corners Montessori Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Four Corners Montessori Academy a charter school?
Yes, Four Corners Montessori Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Four Corners Montessori Academy a Title I school?
No, Four Corners Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Four Corners Montessori Academy?
49.3% of students at Four Corners Montessori Academy 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
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (248) 542-7001
- Area population (ZIP 48071)
- 28,411
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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