Excellent
#86 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
Elementary School · Okemos Public Schools · Okemos, MI
An elementary school in Okemos, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4406 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
- Math 70% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 85% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Okemos Public Montessoricentral score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Okemos Public Montessoricentral 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$113,145
Median home value
$358,100
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
75.7%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Radmoor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Michigan Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,645 | Compare → |
| Bennett Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okemos Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Okemos Public Montessoricentral is listed in Okemos Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Okemos Public Montessoricentral
Okemos Public Montessoricentral is a public elementary school in Okemos, MI, part of Okemos Public Schools, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Okemos Public Montessoricentral
What grades does Okemos Public Montessoricentral serve?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
The student-teacher ratio at Okemos Public Montessoricentral is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Okemos Public Montessoricentral rank in MI?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral ranks #86 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Okemos Public Montessoricentral's MySchoolScout rating?
Okemos Public Montessoricentral has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Okemos Public Montessoricentral has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Okemos Public Montessoricentral a charter school?
No, Okemos Public Montessoricentral is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Okemos Public Montessoricentral a Title I school?
No, Okemos Public Montessoricentral is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Okemos Public Montessoricentral?
11.5% of students at Okemos Public Montessoricentral 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (517) 706-5400
- Area population (ZIP 48864)
- 23,548
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 48864; 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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