John Monteith Elementary School

John Monteith Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1275 Cook Rd,  Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Grosse Pointe Public School System
5.0
468 Students
A-
Niche Grade
The Monteith Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade students in the city of Grosse Pointe Woods as part of the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Schools system. Dedicated to promoting innovation, a sense of community and academic excellence in the classroom, Monteith Elementary School offers students a scholastic curriculum based on the specified programming of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools system. However, each school maintains its unique identity within GPS and Monteith Elementary School teachers have developed strong reading and math initiatives to encourage student development. Programs like "Seussville", "Rainbolt Readers" and "Unite for Literacy" promote students' reading comprehension, imagination and communication skills. "Everyday Math" and "Coding" support STEM learning. Monteith Elementary's Tigers engage with an academic program that includes core proficiency in science, social studies, the English language arts and mathematics, with electives in computer education and world languages through the study of Spanish. Extracurricular programs like Monteith ART After School enrich children's lives and build community. Kids make ornaments during the holiday season or produce mini canvases and engage in other creative projects with one another. Committed to maintaining a responsive learning environment that stokes children's enthusiasm for knowledge and participating in hands-on educational experiences, Monteith Elementary shines.

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Shelleyann Keelean
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
3
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
White
66%
Black
18.4%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/3/2020
Wow- I feel so lucky to have found this school! The teachers are amazing and truly care about the students. I really appreciate that its not just about test scores- that the whole child matters- including being kind to others. They also have the the Leader in Me program which I am very impressed wit...
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5.0 parent
6/15/2011
Monteith is fantastic! We moved to the area from a very highly ranked school in California and couldn't be happier with the principal, teachers, staff, and fellow students/parents. We found a welcoming atmosphere with a strong focus on individualized learning for our kids in K, 3rd, and 5th. Highly...
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5.0 parent
5/18/2010
One of the greatest things about Monteith is that even though it's a big school, it still has a warm, neighborhood feel to it. Everyone from the principal on down is friendly and welcoming. Teachers take the time to differentiate between students so that everyone is challenged in the classroom. I'm...
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John Monteith Elementary School

John Monteith Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, in the Grosse Pointe Woods neighborhood, and is served by the Grosse Pointe Public School System in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 468 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. John Monteith Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $413,647. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grosse Pointe North High School, East English Village Preparatory Academy, Denby High School, and more. Learn more about what Grosse Pointe Woods has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Monteith Elementary School.

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