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#1751 of 3,192 schools in MI

North Park Montessori Academy

Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI

A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3375 CHENEY AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

  • Math 28% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 59% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$17,732
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at North Park Montessori Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Park Montessori 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,416/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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

$87,969

Median home value

$292,500

Median rent

$1,335/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Oakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–40.7 mi250Compare →
Aberdeen AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–81.2 mi239Compare →
All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–81.4 mi180Compare →
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–5Not available480Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#18 of 47
District spending per student
$17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Park Montessori Academy is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Park Montessori Academy

North Park Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,751 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Park Montessori Academy

What grades does North Park Montessori Academy serve?

North Park Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend North Park Montessori Academy?

North Park Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Montessori Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at North Park Montessori Academy 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 North Park Montessori Academy rank in MI?

North Park Montessori Academy ranks #1,751 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is North Park Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

North Park Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 North Park Montessori Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Park Montessori Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Park Montessori Academy a charter school?

No, North Park Montessori Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Park Montessori Academy a Title I school?

No, North Park Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Park Montessori Academy?

46.6% of students at North Park 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
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
Area population (ZIP 49525)
30,627
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
38.3
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 49525; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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