American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

School Overview
American Montessori Academy (AMA) in Redford, Michigan, is a tuition-free public school charter that offers a specialized educational approach based on the Montessori philosophy. The Upper Elementary program is specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 4 through 6. By fostering an environment that encourages self-directed learning, the academy empowers students to explore their interests through hands-on materials and individualized lesson plans, bridging the gap between foundational elementary education and middle school preparation.

The school emphasizes a "whole child" approach, focusing not only on academic achievement in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and social studies but also on social-emotional growth, independence, and critical thinking. The classroom environments are carefully prepared to facilitate collaborative work and community building, allowing students to develop a strong sense of personal responsibility. Through its adherence to authentic Montessori principles, American Montessori Academy strives to cultivate curious, lifelong learners who are well-equipped for future academic success.
334
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White81
Hispanic19
Black203
Asian12
Two or More15
American Indian4
  • Black
    203 (60.8 %)
  • White
    81 (24.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.7 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    12 (3.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: American Montessori Academy
Phone: (313)533-0000
Website: http://www.americanmontessori.net
Grade Range: 2nd - 8th
Total Students: 334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 161
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 67
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 44
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
Grade Student Count
Grade 256
Grade 367
Grade 449
Grade 544
Grade 644
Grade 735
Grade 839
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17251.5%
Male16248.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)