American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary vs Cooper Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
Westland · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
289 students
Cooper Upper Elementary School
Westland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
638 students
| Measure | American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary Westland, Michigan | Cooper Upper Elementary School Westland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 485 | #244 of 485 |
| National rank | #12886 of 15,369 | #8506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 289 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 31% |
| city | Westland | Westland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 24.8).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 60.9%).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Cooper Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 289.
- •American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is a charter school while Cooper Upper Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary better than Cooper Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Upper Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary and Cooper Upper Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Westland and Westland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary: 289. Cooper Upper Elementary School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary and Cooper Upper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is 404th of 485 and Cooper Upper Elementary School is 244th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).