Serving 350 students in grades 1-9, Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton 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 was 7% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)95%
18%
White
(15-16)3%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton?
350 students attend Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton?
Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton offer ?
Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton offers enrollment in grades 1-9
What school district is Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton part of?
Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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