Northglade Montessori School vs Woodward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northglade Montessori School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
Woodward Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Northglade Montessori School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Woodward Elementary Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #930 of 1,581 | #1431 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #31883 of 50,301 | #47807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 271 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northglade Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 14.7).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 92.6%).
- •Woodward Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.4).
- •Northglade Montessori School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 242.
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 Northglade Montessori School better than Woodward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northglade Montessori School ranks higher (40.1 vs 14.7 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 Northglade Montessori School and Woodward Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northglade Montessori School: 271. Woodward Elementary: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northglade Montessori School and Woodward Elementary rank in Michigan?
Northglade Montessori School is 930th of 1,581 and Woodward Elementary is 1431st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).