Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. American Montessori Academy Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or American Montessori Academy Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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American Montessori Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
American Montessori Academy Elementary School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-1
Total Students
248 students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
80-84%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
85-89%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
30
78
Grade 1 Students
41
74
Grade 2 Students
53
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Grade 3 Students
46
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Grade 4 Students
37
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Grade 5 Students
41
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
71%
66%
% White
16%
24%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
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Diversity Score
0.47
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%