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American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

30055 JOY RD, WESTLAND, MI 48185

Ranked 200 of 247 in Michigan

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American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

30055 JOY RD, WESTLAND, MI 48185

About American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 30% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
357
Total Students

Student Demographics

White 24.3%
Asian 3.6%
Hispanic 5.7%
Black 60.8%
Two+ Races 4.5%
Native Am. 1.2%
White
24.3%
Asian
3.6%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
60.8%
Two+ Races
4.5%
Native Am.
1.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 357
51.5%
184 Female
48.5%
173 Male

Student Population

357 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary Contact Information

Address

30055 JOY RD, WESTLAND, MI 48185

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Phone

(313) 533-0000

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

American Montessori Academy welcomed families to enroll in the 2025-2026 school year while continuing to emphasize the importance of pickup on time and continued Montessori learning spaces.

FAQ

Q1. In what ways does American Montessori Academy promote independent learning?

Ans. Students choose activities with guided independence within a structured environment.

Q2. Does American Montessori Academy have mixed-age classrooms?

Ans. Yes, the Montessori model includes children of different ages/models to foster mentorship and collaboration.

Q3. Are parents involved in the learning process at American Montessori Academy?

Ans. Yes, parents receive regular contact and progress reports, as well as time to observe classrooms.

Q4. What are the materials students are to work with at American Montessori Academy?

Ans. The students work with hands-on, tactile learning materials specific to the Montessori methodology.

Q5. Does American Montessori Academy incorporate outdoor learning?

Ans. Yes, the curriculum includes outdoor education and lessons based on the earth and nature.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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