Creative Montessori Academy vs Walton Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 52 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
Walton Charter Academy
Pontiac · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
763 students
| Measure | Creative Montessori Academy Southgate, Michigan | Walton Charter Academy Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,581 | #1390 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38743 of 50,301 | #46794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 759 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | Southgate | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creative Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 16.7).
- •Creative Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Creative Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 91.7%).
- •Walton Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.0).
- •Walton Charter Academy is the larger school with 763 students compared with 759.
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 Walton Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Creative Montessori Academy ranks higher (29.7 vs 16.7 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 Walton Charter Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Southgate and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Montessori Academy: 759. Walton Charter Academy: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Montessori Academy and Walton Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Creative Montessori Academy is 1149th of 1,581 and Walton Charter Academy is 1390th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).