Churchill Elementary School vs Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
Norton Shores · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
154 students
| Measure | Churchill Elementary School Muskegon, Michigan | Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change Norton Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,581 | #608 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #18902 of 50,301 | #22240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 414 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Muskegon | Norton Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Churchill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 54.2).
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Churchill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 80.5%).
- •Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.8).
- •Churchill Elementary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 154.
- •Churchill Elementary School is a public school while Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change 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 Churchill Elementary School better than Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
On the Success Index (US), Churchill Elementary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 54.2 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 Churchill Elementary School and Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Norton Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Churchill Elementary School: 414. Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Churchill Elementary School and Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change rank in Michigan?
Churchill Elementary School is 492nd 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).