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#1644 of 3,192 schools in MI
Walden Green Montessori
Elementary School · Walden Green Montessori · Spring Lake, MI
A charter elementary school in Spring Lake, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
17339 ROOSEVELT RD, Spring Lake, MI 49456
- Math 39% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walden Green Montessori score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walden Green Montessori 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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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
$85,807
Median home value
$294,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mi Academy of Arts and AcademicsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Lake Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Walden Green Montessori
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,401NCES 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.
Walden Green Montessori is listed in Walden Green Montessori; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walden Green Montessori
Walden Green Montessori is a public elementary school in Spring Lake, MI, part of Walden Green Montessori, serving approximately 237 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,644 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walden Green Montessori
What grades does Walden Green Montessori serve?
Walden Green Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Walden Green Montessori?
Walden Green Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden Green Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden Green Montessori is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walden Green Montessori rank in MI?
Walden Green Montessori ranks #1,644 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Walden Green Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Walden Green Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Walden Green Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walden Green Montessori has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walden Green Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Walden Green Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Walden Green Montessori a Title I school?
No, Walden Green Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walden Green Montessori?
35.9% of students at Walden Green Montessori 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (616) 842-4523
- Area population (ZIP 49456)
- 19,972
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 49456; 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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