At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
220.5
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary: 289 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.4:1
What the reported data says about American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 02–08 in Westland. It is one of 2 current school records connected to American Montessori Academy. NCES reports 289 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.1%) and White (25.3%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.55
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.3%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black58.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in American Montessori Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 06–08 | 638 | 0.7 mi |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 05–06 | 638 | 0.8 mi |
| Riverside Middle School Middle · Crestwood School District | 05–08 | 1,139 | 2.4 mi |
| John D Pierce Middle School Middle · South Redford School District | 06–08 | 577 | 2.5 mi |
| Garden City Middle School Middle · Garden City Public Schools | 07–08 | 423 | 2.9 mi |
| Frost Middle School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 06–08 | 641 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
What grades does American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary serve?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary reports grades 02–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in American Montessori Academy.
How many students attend American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 289 students and 17.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary in?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is part of American Montessori Academy, based in Livonia, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Emerson Middle School (0.7 mi), Cooper Upper Elementary School (0.8 mi), Riverside Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.