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Geist Montessori Academy

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Geist Montessori Academy ranks 493 rd of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

493^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Geist Montessori Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in McCordsville, Indiana, with 273 students. While the school is part of the Geist Montessori Academy District, which is ranked 182 out of 380 districts in Indiana, the academy itself has consistently underperformed compared to nearby schools.

Geist Montessori Academy's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies have been below the state average across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate was 46.94%, compared to the state average of 40.3-41.4%. In Math, the school's proficiency rate was 31.29%, compared to the state average of 35.9-51.5%. Additionally, the school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.5% to 19.2% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Fall Creek Elementary, Thorpe Creek Elementary, and Geist Elementary, which are part of the highly-ranked Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, Geist Montessori Academy's performance is significantly lower, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points behind. These nearby schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and lower student-teacher ratios compared to Geist Montessori Academy.

291

Students ?

19.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,770

Per pupil spending ?

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6058 W 900 N
McCordsville, IN 46055

(317) 335-1158

District: Geist Montessori Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

African American:

11.7%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 65th percentile in 2022 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Indiana median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 65th-percentile peak (2022) to 51st (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Indiana avg38%

Elementary school

493^rd of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

239^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

182^nd of 380Geist Montessori Academy among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	493 of 1005	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.3	444 of 1011	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.9	699 of 1016	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.0	362 of 1020	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	467 of 1016	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.9	415 of 1031	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	476 of 1027	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.7	644 of 1033	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	51.5	590 of 1046	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.8	706 of 1040	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.7	631 of 1036	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.1	726 of 1035	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	67.1	336 of 1015	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.4	593 of 1025	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.9	638 of 1009	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.5	399 of 1003	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	50.0	239 of 480	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.2	144 of 489	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	94 of 490	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	58.4	187 of 483	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.4	244 of 470	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.0	257 of 473	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.4	225 of 472	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.7	159 of 494	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.0	252 of 485	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	62.4	190 of 470	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.5	189 of 444	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	82.4	35 of 447	92.2%	★★★★★
2011	73.4	100 of 451	77.8%	★★★★☆
2010	68.0	131 of 428	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	88.0	23 of 423	94.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%

Science42%

Social Studies41%~ state avg

Math31%

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, July 28, 2014

GMA is a wonderful school. It is sad that it is compared to others based on state test scores. These tests have nothing to do with the Montessori Method. I hope we can do away with them soon and let the teachers get back to teaching. Close Quote

Schools Near Geist Montessori Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)						ILEARN Math (2025)						ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Geist Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6058 W 900 N	McCordsville	46055	Hancock County	Geist Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 335-1158	291	15	19.4	2.4%	201 (69.1%)	34 (11.7%)	21 (7.2%)	11 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.9%)	51.3	493^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	50.9%		57.3	444^th of 1011 public elementary schools	56.1%	49	48.7	41.0	40.7	46.2	71.4	46.9	41.0	46.2	14.8	23.1	7.1	31.3	46.2	34.6	41.5	40.7	$10,770	$90	$10,680
Geist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14051 E 104th St	Fishers	46040	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4260	608	37	16.5	14.8%	398 (65.5%)	32 (5.3%)	36 (5.9%)	88 (14.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.4%)	92.1	53^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	94.7%		93.3	46^th of 1011 public elementary schools	95.5%	7	63.8	70.6				67.0	72.5	75.0				73.7	67.7		67.7		$11,487	$342	$11,145
McCordsville Elementary School	Public	K-5	7177 N 600 W	McCordsville	46055	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 336-7760	700	47	14.7	26.3%	483 (69.0%)	87 (12.4%)	55 (7.9%)	18 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.9%)	66	326^th of 1005 public elementary schools	67.6%		79.3	193^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	80.9%	133	37.4	46.0	41.5			41.5	51.2	63.7	54.1			56.2	51.6		51.6	43.7	$11,307	$138	$11,170
Amy Beverland Elementary	Public	1-6	11650 Fox Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-4000	800	38	21.3	36.0%	290 (36.3%)	346 (43.3%)	76 (9.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (10.3%)	69	300^th of 1005 public elementary schools	70.1%		62.7	380^th of 1011 public elementary schools	62.4%	80	48.2	55.9	48.9	42.0		49.1	67.4	57.2	48.1	42.9		54.5	49.0	32.1	41.6	41.2	$11,313	$1,431	$9,882
Oaklandon Elementary School	Public	1-6	6702 Oaklandon Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 964-4800	507	32	15.8	51.7%	106 (20.9%)	270 (53.3%)	69 (13.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (11.8%)	33.5	691^st of 1005 public elementary schools	31.2%		32.7	696^th of 1011 public elementary schools	31.2%	5	43.4	26.0	29.0	26.1		31.0	43.4	29.9	24.0	30.4		31.5	31.2	28.3	29.6	26.5	$13,861	$1,458	$12,403
Fall Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12131 Olio Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4180	525	33	15.7	19.2%	348 (66.3%)	54 (10.3%)	29 (5.5%)	66 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.1%)	94.6	31^st of 1005 public elementary schools	96.9%		93.2	48^th of 1011 public elementary schools	95.3%	17	66.9	73.9				70.5	79.5	75.4				77.4	72.4		72.4		$12,922	$379	$12,543
Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	6501 Sunnysdie Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 423-8200	1,313	59	22.1	38.0%	233 (17.7%)	665 (50.6%)	278 (21.2%)	12 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	120 (9.1%)								(n/a)																	$15,087	$1,153	$13,934
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-6	6345 Sunnyside Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 964-4500	714	40	17.7	66.2%	48 (6.7%)	131 (18.3%)	495 (69.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.0%)	20.7	811^th of 1005 public elementary schools	19.3%		32.1	707^th of 1011 public elementary schools	30.1%	104	14.9	14.4	17.1	23.2		17.8	36.2	35.1	34.4	23.2		31.7	19.6	14.4	16.7	19.5	$12,295	$1,480	$10,815
Fortville Elementary School	Public	K-5	8414 N 200 W	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 485-3180	789	50	15.6	32.1%	621 (78.7%)	52 (6.6%)	48 (6.1%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.0%)	57	435^th of 1005 public elementary schools	56.7%		68.7	310^th of 1011 public elementary schools	69.3%	125	38.7	34.6	46.9			40.2	58.5	46.6	47.6			51.0	35.3		35.3	40.6	$12,662	$477	$12,185
Brooks School Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12451 Brooks School Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4250	715	46	15.3	26.7%	423 (59.2%)	83 (11.6%)	48 (6.7%)	88 (12.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (10.1%)	86.1	123^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	87.8%		90.9	65^th of 1011 public elementary schools	93.6%	58	50.0	65.1				57.6	64.2	75.5				69.8	67.0		67.0		$9,710	$342	$9,368

Frequently Asked Questions about Geist Montessori Academy

How many students attend Geist Montessori Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 291 students attended Geist Montessori Academy.

What district is Geist Montessori Academy in?

Geist Montessori Academy

What is the racial makeup of Geist Montessori Academy?

Students at Geist Montessori Academy are 69% White, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

Is Geist Montessori Academy a good school?

Geist Montessori Academy ranks 493^rd of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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