North Avondale Montessori School

Public PK, KG-6

 615 Clinton Springs Ave
       Cincinnati, OH  45229-1324


(513) 363-3900

District: Cincinnati Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1273rd of 1,596 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,450 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.9%
White:
18.5%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details North Avondale Montessori School ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 18th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Cincinnati Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.9%), White (18.5%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Avondale Montessori School is 20.3. 37 elementary schools in the Cincinnati Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Avondale Montessori School is $14,450, which is the 14th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Cincinnati Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Avondale Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Avondale Montessori School 1273rd of 1596 Ohio public elementary schools. (See North Avondale Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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Cincinnati Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cincinnati Public Schools 607th of 835 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Avondale Montessori School

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Rank History for all students at North Avondale Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.95 405th 1471 72.5%
2005 59.25 702nd 1501 53.2%
2006 51.32 917th 1504 39.0%
2007 54.58 928th 1609 42.3%
2008 61.73 753rd 1582 52.4%
2009 53.63 975th 1610 39.4%
2010 46.82 1131st 1662 31.9%
2011 64.66 778th 1686 53.9%
2012 48.89 1129th 1709 33.9%
2013 58.31 961st 1701 43.5%
2014 69.18 643rd 1687 61.9%
2015 66.02 679th 1684 59.7%
2016 62.54 788th 1678 53.0%
2017 62.70 792nd 1651 52.0%
2018 40.02 1121st 1636 31.5%
2019 46.14 1064th 1676 36.5%
2021 28.45 1135th 1610 29.5%
2022 28.23 1160th 1588 27.0%
2023 18.66 1273rd 1596 20.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Avondale Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.34 799th 1465 45.5%
2019 61.55 610th 1465 58.4%
2021 37.66 891st 1404 36.5%
2022 37.62 940th 1419 33.8%
2023 23.76 1129th 1447 22.0%
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Rank History for Female students at North Avondale Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.84 1076th 1518 29.1%
2019 51.91 883rd 1502 41.2%
2021 23.75 1080th 1467 26.4%
2022 26.64 1112th 1488 25.3%
2023 14.40 1233rd 1483 16.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Avondale Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.01 876th 1021 14.2%
2019 19.91 834th 956 12.8%
2022 14.99 789th 824 4.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Avondale Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.56 589th 759 22.4%
2019 60.98 50th 126 60.3%
2021 42.55 166th 219 24.2%
2022 48.47 85th 128 33.6%
2023 24.30 95th 108 12.0%
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Rank History for Male students at North Avondale Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 1079th 1536 29.8%
2019 38.10 1070th 1535 30.3%
2021 22.52 1122nd 1499 25.2%
2022 23.49 1151st 1518 24.2%
2023 17.10 1222nd 1498 18.4%
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Rank History for African American students at North Avondale Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.35 210th 598 64.9%
2019 64.48 166th 605 72.6%
2021 40.83 256th 533 52.0%
2022 40.65 318th 601 47.1%
2023 27.52 438th 610 28.2%
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Rank History for White students at North Avondale Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 456th 1309 65.2%
2019 78.44 228th 1271 82.1%
2021 59.55 557th 1249 55.4%
2022 73.49 318th 1242 74.4%
2023 42.33 818th 1215 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Open Quote My child has been at NAM for two years and we are in our third year. We are very happy here. Our teachers have been supportive, helpful, and understanding. My child tested a little bit below benchmark at the beginning of the year and our teacher signed us up for reading intervention and gave me suggestions on how to help my kid get caught up. I have noticed a huge improvement in the last 8 weeks, and I'm sure we will catch up for the next round of testing. My child has made good friends here and is learning a lot.

The new assistant principal is very helpful, engaging, and supportive. Ms. Battle listens to your concerns, and is responsive to emails and questions. She gets things done and is completely invested in helping the school and kids be the best we can be.

We have a variety of school programs and are working on adding more. We have a community green house and the kids take gardening classes. We offer Suzuki method classes for four different instruments. It can be expensive but there are income bracket pricing options available to help. Tap, Ballet, and Modern Dance are all available after school, as well soccer, girl scouts, and probably a few that I'm forgetting. There are additional opportunities at the attached Rec Center.

I think the low marks on here are mostly based on test scores... but test scores are not always indicative of school performance. They are a useful metric, but they are only part of the picture. We are an extremely diverse school with a lot to offer our students.

There's more to the district's efforts than just the grade on a report card. NAM's preschool is rated 5 stars by the Department of Education. We are doing good work here. At the beginning of the 2018 school year it was noted that, CPS' graduation rate is improving, students are doing better on state achievement tests, and literacy among elementary students is improving. Out of six areas evaluated, CPS students improved in five, and remained stable in the last.

Another study showed that between 3rd and 8th grade, CPS actually is covering 5.2 years of schooling instead of just 5. We are working harder and covering more than other districts. (Search for NY Times How Effective is Your School District). Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Open Quote I don't know where the low star rankings of this school are coming from. Given the demographics of this school and the caliber of the staff and students, this school's ratings should be much higher.
NAMS' community of parents, students and teachers all work together to make a uniquely peaceful and caring environment for all students. The amount of parent involvement has been crucial to the success of the school's community feel and achievements.
During the 2011-2012 and the 2012-2013 school year, the school had staff members leave midway through a school year. This is why the test scores went down for these 2 years- long term subs cannot replace certified staff. With a full staff in place, there is no doubt that scores will improve and stay way up!
Finally, of the 4 Montessori schools, North Avondale is the lone Montessori school that is staying true to the Montessori philosophy- especially at the 9-12 level. Where other schools have divided up their 9-12 levels in actual 4, 5, 6 rooms, NAMS has stayed true to a 9-12 environment. Their commitment to maintaining the ideals of Maria Montessori is evident and is yet one more reason why the school is a success. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 7, 2011

Open Quote North Avondale Montessori is actually located at 615 Clinton Springs Ave. Cinti., OH 45229. At the start of the 2010-2011 school year we moved to a brand new "green" building. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Avondale Montessori School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 211 287 6 2 0 n/a n/a 36 542
1989 226 276 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 514
1990 231 270 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 244 256 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 267 262 7 0 3 n/a n/a 8 547
1993 276 259 5 1 5 n/a n/a 14 560
1994 292 249 10 1 5 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 275 280 9 4 5 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 275 280 9 4 5 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 270 286 9 5 6 n/a n/a 0 576
1998 267 286 10 3 5 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 253 274 6 3 5 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 253 303 8 5 4 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 250 313 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 236 274 8 10 3 n/a n/a 44 575
2003 236 274 8 10 3 n/a n/a 44 575
2004 215 278 10 11 2 n/a n/a 42 558
2005 205 291 9 9 0 n/a n/a 49 563
2006 211 303 7 7 0 n/a n/a 44 572
2007 199 307 10 13 0 n/a n/a 48 577
2008 165 338 13 12 0 n/a n/a 55 583
2009 153 355 13 13 1 n/a n/a 60 595
2010 122 323 13 13 1 n/a n/a 52 524
2011 120 361 12 15 0 0 43 0 551
2012 117 405 10 18 0 0 46 0 596
2013 125 418 11 17 1 0 39 0 611
2014 121 391 9 14 1 0 36 0 572
2015 109 403 9 13 1 0 31 0 566
2016 111 407 8 10 1 2 28 0 567
2017 99 395 6 10 1 2 34 0 547
2018 117 420 7 14 1 1 43 0 603
2019 124 413 9 13 1 1 38 0 599
2020 119 400 6 11 1 1 41 0 579
2021 114 366 6 14 0 1 39 0 540
2022 130 396 7 19 3 0 49 0 604
2023 111 419 4 18 3 0 44 0 599

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 North Avondale Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 27.0 20.0 0
1989 514 27.0 19.0 n/a
1990 510 29.0 17.5 n/a
1991 509 28.0 18.1 n/a
1992 547 26.0 21.0 15.9
1993 560 26.0 21.5 12.8
1994 557 26.0 21.4 12.2
1995 573 19.0 30.2 0
1996 573 19.0 30.2 0
1997 576 22.0 26.2 17
1998 571 27.0 21.1 15.2
1999 541 27.0 20.0 19.6
2000 573 25.0 22.9 18.7
2001 577 26.5 21.8 17.7
2002 575 26.5 21.7 20.5
2003 575 26.5 21.7 20.5
2004 558 31.0 18.0 21.9
2005 563 29.8 18.9 30.9
2006 572 25.8 22.2 29.4
2007 577 28.5 20.2 36.1
2008 583 27.5 21.2 n/a
2009 595 26.5 22.5 44.1
2010 524 25.5 20.5 48.5
2011 551 26.5 20.7 43.9
2012 596 28.0 21.2 46.8
2013 611 27.0 22.6 47.6
2014 572 28.0 20.4 49.8
2015 566 n/a n/a 51.8
2016 567 26.0 21.8 53.1
2017 547 28.0 19.5 n/a
2018 603 24.0 25.1 n/a
2019 599 28.3 21.0 n/a
2020 579 58.2 9.9 n/a
2021 540 30.4 17.7 n/a
2022 604 28.2 21.4 n/a
2023 599 29.4 20.3 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 North Avondale Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 27.0 20.0 0
1989 514 27.0 19.0 n/a
1990 510 29.0 17.5 n/a
1991 509 28.0 18.1 n/a
1992 547 26.0 21.0 15.9
1993 560 26.0 21.5 12.8
1994 557 26.0 21.4 12.2
1995 573 19.0 30.2 0
1996 573 19.0 30.2 0
1997 576 22.0 26.2 17
1998 571 27.0 21.1 15.2
1999 541 27.0 20.0 19.6
2000 573 25.0 22.9 18.7
2001 577 26.5 21.8 17.7
2002 575 26.5 21.7 20.5
2003 575 26.5 21.7 20.5
2004 558 31.0 18.0 21.9
2005 563 29.8 18.9 30.9
2006 572 25.8 22.2 29.4
2007 577 28.5 20.2 36.1
2008 583 27.5 21.2 n/a
2009 595 26.5 22.5 44.1
2010 524 25.5 20.5 48.5
2011 551 26.5 20.7 43.9
2012 596 28.0 21.2 46.8
2013 611 27.0 22.6 47.6
2014 572 28.0 20.4 49.8
2015 566 n/a n/a 51.8
2016 567 26.0 21.8 53.1
2017 547 28.0 19.5 n/a
2018 603 24.0 25.1 n/a
2019 599 28.3 21.0 n/a
2020 579 58.2 9.9 n/a
2021 540 30.4 17.7 n/a
2022 604 28.2 21.4 n/a
2023 599 29.4 20.3 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 North Avondale Montessori School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,597
2022 $13,118
2023 $14,450

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Avondale Montessori School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1064th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1273rd of 1596 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Avondale Montessori School)55.440
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)59.545.5
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Avondale Montessori School)71.656
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)66.447.5
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Avondale Montessori School)55.224.3
 30.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)5641.8
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Avondale Montessori School)64.224.7
 39.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)5239.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (North Avondale Montessori School)58.824.6
 34.2%
   5th Grade Science (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.236.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Avondale Montessori School)42.623.1
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.230.9
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Avondale Montessori School)70.644.6
 26%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)56.946.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Avondale Montessori School)51.718
 33.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)44.131.8
 12.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Avondale Montessori School)53.329.5
 23.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.237.9
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students599599
African American413419
 1.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White124111
 10.5%
Two or More Races3844
 15.8%


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North Avondale Montessori School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Ohio elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended North Avondale Montessori School.

Students at North Avondale Montessori School are 70% African American, 19% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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