Bothwell Middle School vs North Star Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bothwell Middle School
Marquette · Public middle · Grades 5–8
696 students
North Star Montessori Academy
Marquette · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
145 students
| Measure | Bothwell Middle School Marquette, Michigan | North Star Montessori Academy Marquette, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 485 | #970 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5116 of 15,369 | #33168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 696 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 22% |
| city | Marquette | Marquette |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bothwell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 38.2).
- •Bothwell Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Bothwell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Bothwell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 49%).
- •North Star Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 18.8).
- •Bothwell Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 145.
- •Bothwell Middle School is a public school while North Star Montessori Academy is a charter 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 Bothwell Middle School better than North Star Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bothwell Middle School ranks higher (61.6 vs 38.2 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 Bothwell Middle School and North Star Montessori Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Marquette and Marquette in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bothwell Middle School: 696. North Star Montessori Academy: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bothwell Middle School and North Star Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
Bothwell Middle School is 144th of 485 and North Star Montessori Academy is 970th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).