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#1289 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Northglade Montessori School
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1914 Cobb Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Math 35% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northglade Montessori School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 43% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northglade Montessori School 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
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), 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
$39,309
Median home value
$103,400
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
25.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln International Studies SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Woodward ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Parchment Northwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 1.4 mi | 168 | 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.
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.
Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #6 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northglade Montessori School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northglade Montessori School
Northglade Montessori School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,289 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northglade Montessori School
What grades does Northglade Montessori School serve?
Northglade Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northglade Montessori School?
Northglade Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northglade Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northglade Montessori School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northglade Montessori School rank in MI?
Northglade Montessori School ranks #1,289 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Northglade Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northglade Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Northglade Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northglade Montessori School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northglade Montessori School a charter school?
No, Northglade Montessori School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northglade Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Northglade Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northglade Montessori School?
43.0% of students at Northglade Montessori School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0700
- Area population (ZIP 49007)
- 9,747
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
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 49007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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