MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit vs North Star Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit
Marquette · Public other · Grades PK–12
38 students
North Star Montessori Academy
Marquette · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
145 students
| Measure | MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit Marquette, Michigan | North Star Montessori Academy Marquette, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #970 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #33168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 38 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 38 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 6.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Marquette | Marquette |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •North Star Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •North Star Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 86.8%).
- •MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit does better on students per teacher (6.3 vs 9.7).
- •North Star Montessori Academy is the larger school with 145 students compared with 38.
- •MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit is a public school while North Star 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 MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit better than North Star Montessori Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit and North Star Montessori Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Marquette and Marquette in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit: 38. North Star Montessori Academy: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit and North Star Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit is unranked and North Star Montessori Academy is 970th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).