Montessori Academy

Public, Charter K-8

 6050 N Invergordon Rd
       Paradise Valley, AZ  85253-5248


(480) 945-1121

District: Montessori Academy Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
428th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  142

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Hispanic:
19.7%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.2% Help


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Compare Details Montessori Academy ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Montessori Academy ranks better than 81.4% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), Hispanic (19.7%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Academy 428th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Academy 159th of 854 Arizona public middle schools. (See Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

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Montessori Academy Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Academy Inc. 123rd of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montessori Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.93 112th 1062 89.5%
2010 69.77 334th 1090 69.4%
2011 52.88 492nd 1075 54.2%
2012 65.46 383rd 1141 66.4%
2013 74.03 281st 1158 75.7%
2014 74.57 274th 1079 74.6%
2016 86.68 133rd 1079 87.7%
2017 60.20 412th 1106 62.7%
2018 77.05 251st 1109 77.4%
2019 89.31 86th 1039 91.7%
2021 63.41 400th 1226 67.4%
2023 61.78 428th 1245 65.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.85 574th 1201 52.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.07 231st 1116 79.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.77 367th 1023 64.1%
2021 64.48 384th 1219 68.5%
2022 61.70 285th 824 65.4%
2023 72.89 290th 1219 76.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.58 89th 1032 91.4%
2021 58.53 448th 1220 63.3%
2022 21.16 666th 830 19.8%
2023 62.75 402nd 1216 66.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.20 767th 1198 36.0%
2023 53.58 465th 1170 60.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.59 220th 720 69.4%
2019 76.14 102nd 595 82.9%
2021 58.01 444th 1161 61.8%
2022 49.50 401st 800 49.9%
2023 52.56 464th 1024 54.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Montessori Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 60.72 243rd 692 64.9%
2011 54.66 300th 685 56.2%
2012 62.84 264th 772 65.8%
2013 57.21 328th 787 58.3%
2014 69.21 197th 690 71.4%
2016 84.88 88th 677 87.0%
2017 73.92 146th 695 79.0%
2018 84.98 87th 711 87.8%
2021 73.19 183rd 832 78.0%
2022 88.31 42nd 605 93.1%
2023 75.75 159th 854 81.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.74 151st 789 80.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.15 229th 820 72.1%
2022 69.19 112th 494 77.3%
2023 75.35 147th 806 81.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.72 135th 818 83.5%
2022 65.77 127th 476 73.3%
2023 76.84 136th 810 83.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.39 125th 802 84.4%
2022 83.26 44th 392 88.8%
2023 68.46 168th 760 77.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.22 250th 780 67.9%
2023 65.67 178th 675 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, April 27, 2012

Open Quote Serious issues with curriculum, teacher's ratio's NOT 1-10, the constant influx of public vs. Montessori student ratio's per class each year reigns havoc on teacher's (turnover)and leaves children whom are potentially able to move ahead at a stand still and even behind their grade level. Strangely do not have children gardening nor doing activities that other Montessori schools do and has an economic theme that lacks balance and offers opportunities to bring curriculum forward. Profound Curriculum adjustments are needed.

Several proprietors who oddly only allow some teachers in the loop staff meetings and asks employee's to hold on to paychecks until there is revenue, and oddly even chooses to take a "personal seminar" vacation during AIMS. This is not an educational establishment that will enhance child productivity only frustrate the process. The location of the school is the only thing going for itself. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montessori Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 53 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2003 53 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2004 74 5 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 92
2005 79 5 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 95
2006 81 4 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2007 63 4 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 82
2008 79 4 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 64 7 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2010 76 5 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 96
2011 127 6 1 12 0 4 9 0 159
2012 167 6 2 16 0 0 6 0 197
2013 155 8 3 11 0 0 7 0 184
2014 161 5 2 18 0 0 6 0 192
2015 148 7 1 22 1 0 12 0 191
2016 142 7 4 20 0 0 6 0 179
2017 134 3 1 27 0 0 8 0 173
2018 126 3 1 26 0 0 2 0 158
2019 115 4 2 26 0 0 8 0 155
2020 102 2 3 32 0 0 7 0 146
2021 98 2 2 38 0 0 8 0 148
2022 103 1 3 32 2 0 11 0 152
2023 95 2 5 28 2 0 10 0 142

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 Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 64 n/a n/a n/a
2003 64 n/a n/a n/a
2004 92 n/a n/a 17.4
2005 95 n/a n/a 9.5
2006 97 n/a n/a 33
2007 82 n/a n/a 23.2
2008 96 n/a n/a 32.3
2009 85 n/a n/a 28.2
2010 96 n/a n/a 40.6
2011 159 n/a n/a 23.3
2012 197 n/a n/a 23.4
2013 184 n/a n/a 12.5
2014 192 n/a n/a 29.7
2015 191 n/a n/a n/a
2016 179 n/a n/a 1.7
2017 173 n/a n/a 20.2
2018 158 n/a n/a n/a
2019 155 n/a n/a n/a
2020 146 n/a n/a n/a
2021 148 n/a n/a n/a
2022 152 n/a n/a n/a
2023 142 n/a n/a n/a

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 Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 64 n/a n/a n/a
2003 64 n/a n/a n/a
2004 92 n/a n/a 17.4
2005 95 n/a n/a 9.5
2006 97 n/a n/a 33
2007 82 n/a n/a 23.2
2008 96 n/a n/a 32.3
2009 85 n/a n/a 28.2
2010 96 n/a n/a 40.6
2011 159 n/a n/a 23.3
2012 197 n/a n/a 23.4
2013 184 n/a n/a 12.5
2014 192 n/a n/a 29.7
2015 191 n/a n/a n/a
2016 179 n/a n/a 1.7
2017 173 n/a n/a 20.2
2018 158 n/a n/a n/a
2019 155 n/a n/a n/a
2020 146 n/a n/a n/a
2021 148 n/a n/a n/a
2022 152 n/a n/a n/a
2023 142 n/a n/a n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montessori Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $474 (3.0%) $40 (0.3%) $987 (6.3%) $12,018 (76.4%) $3,191 (20.3%) $15,209 (96.7%) $15,722

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montessori 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 86th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 428th of 1245 Elementary schools
 26.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students155142
 8.4%
African American42
 50%
American Indian02
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic2628
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White11595
 17.4%
Two or More Races810
 25%


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Students at Montessori Academy are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Montessori Academy.

Montessori Academy ranks 428th of 1245 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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