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#1577 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Elementary School · Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy · Lake Leelanau, MI
A charter elementary school in Lake Leelanau, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7401 E Duck Lake Road, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
- Math 25% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 48% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average279/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,954
Median home value
$532,100
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
96.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Bay Elementary Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Suttons Bay Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Leland Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 433 | 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.
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,297NCES 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.
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is listed in Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is a public elementary school in Lake Leelanau, MI, part of Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,577 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
What grades does Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy serve?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy rank in MI?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy ranks #1,577 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy a charter school?
Yes, Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy a Title I school?
No, Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy?
40.3% of students at Leelanau Montessori Public School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Leelanau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (231) 994-2074
- Area population (ZIP 49653)
- 1,813
- Area median age
- 58.6
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 49653; 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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