Arbor Academy vs Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 133 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Academy
Battle Creek · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
154 students
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
Norton Shores · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
154 students
| Measure | Arbor Academy Battle Creek, Michigan | Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change Norton Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1345 of 1,581 | #608 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #45573 of 50,301 | #22240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 154 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Battle Creek | Norton Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 18.8).
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 83.1%).
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 Arbor Academy better than Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
On the Success Index (US), Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change ranks higher (54.2 vs 18.8 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 Arbor Academy and Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Norton Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Academy: 154. Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Academy and Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change rank in Michigan?
Arbor Academy is 1345th of 1,581 and Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is 608th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).