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Michigan Dunes Montessori

5248 Henry Street, Muskegon, MI, 49441 -

School Notes Overview:

In 1981, Michigan Dunes Montessori was incorporated with the goal of providing Montessori education to the children of Muskegon County and all surrounding areas. Michigan Dunes Montessori provides students with an exceptional education following the principles of Maria Montessori. With the inclusion of parents, each child is aided in reaching his or her full potential, academically, socially and emotionally. Michigan Dunes Montessori has also earned the reputation for following the development of the child , offering the most respectful and nurturing treatment. At Michigan Dunes Montessori opportunities abound for involvement in the classroom, on field trips, and assisting with fund raisers. Parents may also participate in the Parent Involvement Committee which coordinates family social events, volunteers and other projects. Additionally, seminars are offered throughout the year for parent education in Montessori philosophy and for development of parenting skills. ...

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School Overview:

	Michigan Dunes Montessori
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 1
County	Muskegon County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	58 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 48 students
	Kind - 8 students
	Grade 1 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:18	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	167 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

In 1981, Michigan Dunes Montessori was incorporated with the goal of providing Montessori education to the children of Muskegon County and all surrounding areas. Michigan Dunes Montessori provides students with an exceptional education following the principles of Maria Montessori. With the inclusion of parents, each child is aided in reaching his or her full potential, academically, socially and emotionally. Michigan Dunes Montessori has also earned the reputation for following the development of the child , offering the most respectful and nurturing treatment. At Michigan Dunes Montessori opportunities abound for involvement in the classroom, on field trips, and assisting with fund raisers. Parents may also participate in the Parent Involvement Committee which coordinates family social events, volunteers and other projects. Additionally, seminars are offered throughout the year for parent education in Montessori philosophy and for development of parenting skills.
Profile last updated: 03/04/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (49441)	School Zip (49441)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	40,947 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	30%	24%
Population Average Age	39 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$37,515	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	77% / 23%	71% / 29%