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#1414 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 44% in state
Waterford Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Waterford Montessori Academy · Waterford, MI
A charter elementary school in Waterford, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4350 ELIZABETH LAKE RD, Waterford, MI 48328
- Math 33% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterford Montessori Academy score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waterford 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$69,788
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48328; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knudsen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Haviland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 306 | 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.
Waterford Montessori Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 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 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,414 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford Montessori Academy
What grades does Waterford Montessori Academy serve?
Waterford Montessori Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Waterford Montessori Academy?
Waterford Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Montessori Academy is 16.7:1. 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 #1,414 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Waterford Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
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?
45.6% 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (248) 674-2400
- Area population (ZIP 48328)
- 25,409
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 48328; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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