Very Good
#642 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Waterford Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Waterford Montessori Academy · Waterford, MI
A charter elementary school in Waterford, MI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4860 MIDLAND AVE, Waterford, MI 48329
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 48% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterford Montessori Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 19 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterford Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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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
$85,777
Median home value
$245,800
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48329; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Montgomery SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Grayson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 459 | 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.
Waterford Montessori Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,801NCES 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.
Waterford Montessori Academy is listed in Waterford Montessori Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Waterford, MI, part of Waterford Montessori Academy, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford Montessori Academy
What grades does Waterford Montessori Academy serve?
Waterford Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waterford Montessori Academy?
Waterford Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterford Montessori Academy rank in MI?
Waterford Montessori Academy ranks #642 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Waterford Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Waterford Montessori Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterford Montessori Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Waterford Montessori Academy a charter school?
Yes, Waterford Montessori Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Waterford Montessori Academy a Title I school?
No, Waterford Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterford Montessori Academy?
38.7% of students at Waterford 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (248) 674-2400
- Area population (ZIP 48329)
- 24,022
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 48329; 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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