Summary:
The Community Montessori District consists of a single, highly-rated K-8 charter school, Community Montessori, serving 795 students in Escondido with a consistent 4-star rating.
This school demonstrates remarkable strengths, most notably an exceptional student attendance rate with a chronic absenteeism of just 0.1%, far below the state average, which indicates a highly engaged and supportive school community. Academically, the school consistently outperforms California averages, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts for its middle school students and impressive science proficiency across tested grades. Its per-student spending is efficient, achieving these strong outcomes at a cost below the state average.
While performance is strong overall, mathematics scores in 5th and 8th grade are areas for improvement, as they currently trail the state average. The school's stable high rating over three years points to consistent educational quality. For parents, Community Montessori represents a model that successfully combines the Montessori educational approach with outstanding student engagement and above-average academic achievement.
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