Creative Montessori Academy vs Hoover School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Montessori Academy
Southgate · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
759 students
Hoover School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
| Measure | Creative Montessori Academy Southgate, Michigan | Hoover School Lincoln Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,581 | #706 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38743 of 50,301 | #25307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 759 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Southgate | Lincoln Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 29.7).
- •Hoover School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Hoover School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Creative Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 88.9%).
- •Hoover School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 19.0).
- •Creative Montessori Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 287.
- •Creative Montessori Academy is a charter school while Hoover 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 Creative Montessori Academy better than Hoover School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover School ranks higher (49.8 vs 29.7 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 Creative Montessori Academy and Hoover School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Southgate and Lincoln Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Montessori Academy: 759. Hoover School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Montessori Academy and Hoover School rank in Michigan?
Creative Montessori Academy is 1149th of 1,581 and Hoover School is 706th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).