Creative Montessori Academy vs North Pointe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 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
North Pointe Elementary
Southgate · Public elementary · Grades K–6
218 students
| Measure | Creative Montessori Academy Southgate, Michigan | North Pointe Elementary Southgate, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,581 | #694 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38743 of 50,301 | #25051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 759 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Southgate | Southgate |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Pointe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 29.7).
- •Creative Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 65.1%).
- •North Pointe Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.0).
- •Creative Montessori Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 218.
- •Creative Montessori Academy is a charter school while North Pointe Elementary 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 North Pointe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Pointe Elementary ranks higher (50.2 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 North Pointe Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Southgate and Southgate in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Montessori Academy: 759. North Pointe Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Montessori Academy and North Pointe Elementary rank in Michigan?
Creative Montessori Academy is 1149th of 1,581 and North Pointe Elementary is 694th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).