American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary vs Emerson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 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
Emerson Middle School
Livonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students
| Measure | American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary Westland, Michigan | Emerson Middle School Livonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 485 | #186 of 485 |
| National rank | #12886 of 15,369 | #6499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 289 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 40% |
| city | Westland | Livonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 24.8).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 31%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 60.9%).
- •American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.2).
- •Emerson Middle School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 289.
- •American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is a charter school while Emerson Middle 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 Emerson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Middle School ranks higher (55.3 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 Emerson Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Westland and Livonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary: 289. Emerson Middle School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary and Emerson Middle School rank in Michigan?
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary is 404th of 485 and Emerson Middle School is 186th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).