B
Good
72/100

Creative Montessori Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 15100 NORTHLINE RD, Southgate, MI 48195
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Michigan
Growth
A
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
737
Students
enrolled
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.16 in 2009–19; 90th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.27 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 61% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−5 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−11 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading -9 pts, math -8 pts39th percentile (list)
Black32%8%reading +9 pts, math -6 pts54th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%22%reading +5 pts, math -3 pts42nd percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +4 pts, math -4 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 15100 NORTHLINE RD
City Southgate
ZIP Code 48195
District 2600270
NCES School ID 260027001445
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48195

Understanding the community around Creative Montessori Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,792
Per Capita Income $34,480
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,400
Median Rent $1,048
Owner-Occupied 68.0%
Renter-Occupied 32.0%
View full data for ZIP 48195 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Creative Montessori Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 38.3%
Black 30.1%
Hispanic/Latino 22.0%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 737
Teachers (FTE) 38.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Creative Montessori Academy?
Creative Montessori Academy has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Creative Montessori Academy?
Creative Montessori Academy has 737 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
What grades does Creative Montessori Academy serve?
Creative Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Creative Montessori Academy receive per student?
Creative Montessori Academy receives $10,592 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Creative Montessori Academy in 48195 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,158
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,499
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
32.0%

Other Schools in 48195

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026