Donelson Hills Elementary School vs Waterford Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
188 students
| Measure | Donelson Hills Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | Waterford Montessori Academy Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1273 of 1,581 | #404 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42926 of 50,301 | #16418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 392 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 23.0).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 79.8%).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.7).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 188.
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School is a public school while Waterford Montessori Academy 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School better than Waterford Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford Montessori Academy ranks higher (62.6 vs 23.0 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School and Waterford Montessori Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donelson Hills Elementary School: 392. Waterford Montessori Academy: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donelson Hills Elementary School and Waterford Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
Donelson Hills Elementary School is 1273rd of 1,581 and Waterford Montessori Academy is 404th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).