Excellent
#283 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
Elementary School · Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change · Norton Shores, MI
A charter elementary school in Norton Shores, MI where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2950 MCCRACKEN ST, Norton Shores, MI 49441
- Math 31% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 43% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norton Shores), 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
$65,235
Median home value
$194,000
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49441; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Bunker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 456 | 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.
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,566NCES 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.
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is listed in Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is a public elementary school in Norton Shores, MI, part of Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
What grades does Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change serve?
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change rank in MI?
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change ranks #283 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change's MySchoolScout rating?
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change a charter school?
Yes, Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change a Title I school?
No, Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
78.1% of students at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change 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
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (231) 766-7500
- Area population (ZIP 49441)
- 36,703
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 49441; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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