Walden Green Montessori vs West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 571 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walden Green Montessori
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
251 students
West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
371 students
| Measure | Walden Green Montessori Spring Lake, Michigan | West MI Academy of Arts and Academics Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,581 | #584 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #23219 of 50,301 | #21698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 251 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Spring Lake | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 52.8).
- •Walden Green Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Walden Green Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 57.7%).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 20.9).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics is the larger school with 371 students compared with 251.
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 Walden Green Montessori better than West MI Academy of Arts and Academics?
On the Success Index (US), West MI Academy of Arts and Academics ranks higher (55.0 vs 52.8 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 Walden Green Montessori and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walden Green Montessori: 251. West MI Academy of Arts and Academics: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walden Green Montessori and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics rank in Michigan?
Walden Green Montessori is 640th of 1,581 and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics is 584th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).