Mt Clemens Montessori Academy

www.mtclemensmontessori.com

Charter School 278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy (MCMA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Mount Clemens, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, hands-on learning, and a deep sense of community. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, the academy allows children to progress at their own pace, encouraging both academic mastery and social-emotional development within a structured yet flexible environment.

Beyond the core Montessori curriculum, the school is committed to cultivating well-rounded individuals through a variety of enrichment opportunities. MCMA integrates traditional core subjects with activities designed to promote critical thinking and creative exploration. By maintaining a focus on personalized education and character building, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for high school transition but for long-term success as engaged, lifelong learners within the broader community.

278

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	5
Black	80
Asian	2
Two or More	21

White
170 (61.2%)
Black
80 (28.8%)
Two or More
21 (7.6%)
Hispanic
5 (1.8%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy
Phone:	(586)465-5545
Website:	http://www.mtclemensmontessori.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 32