Creative Montessori Academy vs Shelters Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 661 m 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
Shelters Elementary School
Southgate · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Creative Montessori Academy Southgate, Michigan | Shelters Elementary School Southgate, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,581 | #554 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38743 of 50,301 | #20625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 759 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| city | Southgate | Southgate |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelters Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 29.7).
- •Shelters Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Shelters Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Creative Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 67.3%).
- •Shelters Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.0).
- •Creative Montessori Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 327.
- •Creative Montessori Academy is a charter school while Shelters Elementary 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 Shelters Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelters Elementary School ranks higher (56.5 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 Shelters Elementary School?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Southgate and Southgate in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Montessori Academy: 759. Shelters Elementary School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Montessori Academy and Shelters Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Creative Montessori Academy is 1149th of 1,581 and Shelters Elementary School is 554th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).