Momentum Academy

Summary:

Momentum Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Waterford, Michigan, with a student population of 213. The school is part of the Waterford School District, which is ranked 551 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Momentum Academy faces significant challenges in serving its predominantly Hispanic (62.91%) and economically disadvantaged student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12.5% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 44%. Additionally, Momentum Academy has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 23% in 2018-2019 to 46.2% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools such as Haviland Elementary, Knudsen Elementary, and Cooley Elementary.

While Momentum Academy's Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform better relative to the school's overall performance, they still lag behind their peers at the state level. The school's low-income students, who make up over 95% of the student population, perform particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom 15% of Michigan elementary schools. Despite spending significantly more per student ($14,558 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Waterford School District schools, Momentum Academy's performance has remained consistently low over the past several years, with little to no improvement in its statewide ranking or proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328-3823

(248) 682-5000

District: Momentum Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1306^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,558

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.2%

African American:

19.8%

White:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Momentum Academy ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Momentum Academy ranks worse than 80.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.2%), African American (19.8%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Momentum Academy is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Momentum Academy employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Momentum Academy is $14,558.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Momentum Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Momentum Academy 1306^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Momentum Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Momentum Academy 721^st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Momentum Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Momentum Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Momentum Academy 551^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Momentum Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	11.57	1421^st	1580	10.1%
2016	13.66	1335^th	1548	13.8%
2017	22.60	1122^nd	1466	23.5%
2018	11.44	1336^th	1448	7.7%
2019	10.00	1286^th	1408	8.7%
2023	16.78	1210^th	1470	17.7%
2024	12.09	1306^th	1486	12.1%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.64	112^th	184	39.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	13.14	1285^th	1397	8.0%
2019	30.83	838^th	1134	26.1%
2023	26.52	1017^th	1350	24.7%
2024	18.98	1167^th	1381	15.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.12	1050^th	1334	21.3%
2024	18.79	1101^st	1347	18.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.94	91^st	188	51.6%
2024	24.34	161^st	201	19.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Momentum Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	58.43	284^th	821	65.4%
2018	18.58	712^th	838	15.0%
2024	18.49	721^st	897	19.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.00	33^rd	88	62.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.81	650^th	836	22.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.88	363^rd	366	0.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Momentum Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.42	199^th	257	22.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Momentum Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	16	46	1	3	0	9	75
2015	18	80	2	5	3	10	118
2016	29	102	0	4	4	21	160
2017	30	69	0	0	1	12	112
2018	32	78	0	0	1	16	127
2019	12	82	0	111	0	11	216
2020	13	76	0	119	0	12	220
2021	15	78	0	131	0	12	236
2022	12	72	0	130	0	9	223
2023	7	61	0	134	0	11	213
2024	9	42	0	151	1	9	212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Momentum Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	75	5.0	15.0	93.3
2015	118	8.0	14.7	94.1
2016	160	13.0	12.3	81.3
2017	112	10.0	11.2	80.4
2018	127	10.0	12.7	81.1
2019	216	15.0	14.4	89.4
2020	220	14.0	15.7	98.2
2021	236	11.0	21.4	93.6
2022	223	11.0	20.2	91.5
2023	213	14.0	15.2	95.3
2024	212	16.0	13.2	92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Momentum Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	75	5.0	15.0	93.3
2015	118	8.0	14.7	94.1
2016	160	13.0	12.3	81.3
2017	112	10.0	11.2	80.4
2018	127	10.0	12.7	81.1
2019	216	15.0	14.4	89.4
2020	220	14.0	15.7	98.2
2021	236	11.0	21.4	93.6
2022	223	11.0	20.2	91.5
2023	213	14.0	15.2	95.3
2024	212	16.0	13.2	92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Momentum Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,281 (14.0%)	$7,896 (86.0%)	$9,177
2020	$1,160 (11.2%)	$9,159 (88.8%)	$10,319
2021	$1,669 (16.9%)	$8,189 (83.1%)	$9,858
2022	$4,523 (34.3%)	$8,678 (65.7%)	$13,200
2023	$4,039 (27.7%)	$10,519 (72.3%)	$14,558

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Momentum Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1286^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1210^th of 1470 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy)	12.1	10.7	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy)	12.1	10.7	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy)	30	33.3	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy)	30	33.3	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	216	213	1.4%
African American	82	61	25.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	111	134	20.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	7	41.7%
Two or More Races	11	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.4%	95.3%	6%

Schools Near Momentum Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Momentum Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	60 S Lynn Ave	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Momentum Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-5000	212	16	13.2	92.5%	9 (4.2%)	42 (19.8%)	151 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	12.1	1306^th of 1486 public elementary schools	12.1%		16.8	1210^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.7%	96	46.7				12.5	15.4	13.0	22.2			15.4		12.5	26.7			$14,558	$4,039	$10,519
Donelson Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2690 Wewoka Rd	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-9530	350	21	16.7	81.7%	112 (32.0%)	84 (24.0%)	123 (35.1%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.9%)	29.8	1021^st of 1486 public elementary schools	31.3%		20.5	1138^th of 1470 public elementary schools	22.6%	117			28.6	47.6	13.7			28.6	41.3	13.7			17.6				$17,730	$3,144	$14,586
Waterford Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Waterford Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 674-2400	217	14	15.7	45.6%	152 (70.0%)	19 (8.8%)	24 (11.1%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.8%)	48.7	718^th of 1486 public elementary schools	51.7%		69.4	403^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	72.6%	315	85.2	37.0	32.1	66.7		52.3	72.0	28.6	53.3		13.6	36.0		70.4		38.5	$8,695	$949	$7,745
Whitman Elementary School	Public	K-5	125 W Montcalm St	Pontiac	48342	Oakland County	Pontiac City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 451-7950	559	53	10.5	82.1%	18 (3.2%)	227 (40.6%)	267 (47.8%)	14 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	6.9	1416^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.7%		8.5	1350^th of 1470 public elementary schools	8.2%	66			12.5	11.5	11.5			14.3	12.6	8.7			8.8				$25,659	$5,369	$20,290
Alcott School	Public	K-5	460 W Kennett Rd	Pontiac	48340	Oakland County	Pontiac City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 451-7910	281	12	22.6	71.5%	16 (5.7%)	91 (32.4%)	151 (53.7%)	12 (4.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.8%)	11	1325^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.8%		11.7	1287^th of 1470 public elementary schools	12.4%	38			14.3	14.3	24.2			12.5	18.6	12.5			17.5				$20,773	$8,635	$12,138
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3250 Commerce Rd	Orchard Lake	48324	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 865-6620	348	25	13.8	48.6%	143 (41.1%)	109 (31.3%)	52 (14.9%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	77.6	292^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	80.3%		68.1	422^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	71.3%	130			58.0	47.3	63.6			52.9	47.3	58.4			57.1		35.1		$18,415	$806	$17,609
Great Lakes Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	46312 Woodward Ave	Pontiac	48342	Oakland County	Great Lakes Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 334-6434	200	11	18.1	89.0%	4 (2.0%)	173 (86.5%)	14 (7.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)	47.1																$15,251	$3,120	$12,131
Haviland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5305 Cass Elizabeth Rd	Waterford	48327	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-2620	351	22	16.2	56.4%	204 (58.1%)	50 (14.2%)	63 (17.9%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	44.2	779^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.6%		34.3	930^th of 1470 public elementary schools	36.7%	151			38.0	40.4	46.5			38.0	35.2	28.9			44.4		13.3		$17,798	$2,685	$15,114
Knudsen Elementary School	Public	K-5	5449 Crescent Rd	Waterford	48327	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 682-7300	243	17	14.5	62.6%	178 (73.3%)	16 (6.6%)	31 (12.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.2%)	34	951^st of 1486 public elementary schools	36.0%		35.2	917^th of 1470 public elementary schools	37.6%	34			31.0	43.1	41.9			33.3	31.4	10.0			25.8				$15,582	$2,943	$12,639
Cooley Elementary School	Public	K-5	2000 Highfield Rd	Waterford	48329	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 673-0300	371	23	15.8	49.6%	276 (74.4%)	29 (7.8%)	44 (11.9%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	64.3	494^th of 1486 public elementary schools	66.8%		69.6	396^th of 1470 public elementary schools	73.1%	98			47.3	47.5	46.3			54.5	47.5	37.0			53.7		25.9		$15,594	$2,409	$13,185

Frequently Asked Questions about Momentum Academy

How many students attend Momentum Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 212 students attended Momentum Academy.

Is Momentum Academy a good school?

Momentum Academy ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Momentum Academy?

Students at Momentum Academy are 71% Hispanic, 20% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races.

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