Geist Montessori Academy

Geist Montessori Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Geist Montessori Academy District, located in McCordsville, Indiana. With a total enrollment of 233 students, the school has a diverse student population but faces challenges in academic performance, particularly in math and science proficiency rates that lag behind state averages.

While Geist Montessori Academy has some strengths, such as a relatively high 3rd grade math proficiency rate, its overall ILEARN scores in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are below state averages. The school also grapples with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.4%, which can negatively impact student learning. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 23.3 is relatively high, potentially making it difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention.

Despite its diverse student population, Geist Montessori Academy appears to be a school that could benefit from a more in-depth analysis and the implementation of targeted interventions to address its academic performance and attendance challenges. The school's spending per student of $10,152 is in line with the state average, but it's unclear how these funds are being allocated to support student learning effectively.