Mason Middle School vs Waterford Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mason Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
Waterford Montessori Academy
Waterford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Mason Middle School Waterford, Michigan | Waterford Montessori Academy Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 485 | #984 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12188 of 15,369 | #33469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 731 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 28.6).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 64%).
- •Waterford Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.6).
- •Mason Middle School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 213.
- •Mason Middle 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 Mason Middle School better than Waterford Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford Montessori Academy ranks higher (37.8 vs 28.6 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 Mason Middle School and Waterford Montessori Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason Middle School: 731. Waterford Montessori Academy: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason Middle School and Waterford Montessori Academy rank in Michigan?
Mason Middle School is 383rd of 485 and Waterford Montessori Academy is 984th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).