Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142-1009

(215) 365-4011

District: Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1373^rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,492

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.3%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

Compare Philadelphia Montessori Charter School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Philadelphia Montessori Charter School ranks worse than 89.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.3%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philadelphia Montessori Charter School is 8. (See more...)

Compare Philadelphia Montessori Charter School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philadelphia Montessori Charter School is $20,492.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Montessori Charter School 1373^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Philadelphia Montessori Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Montessori Charter School 565^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Philadelphia Montessori Charter School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Philadelphia Montessori Charter School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	0.20	1544^th	1545	0.1%
2007	0.90	1546^th	1555	0.6%
2008	1.12	1536^th	1551	1.0%
2009	0.44	1544^th	1549	0.3%
2010	1.05	1566^th	1579	0.8%
2011	4.62	1546^th	1597	3.2%
2012	9.38	1458^th	1599	8.8%
2015	12.44	1274^th	1474	13.6%
2016	9.76	1373^rd	1554	11.6%
2017	11.71	1337^th	1547	13.6%
2018	10.25	1355^th	1530	11.4%
2019	12.75	1325^th	1544	14.2%
2021	15.50	1186^th	1433	17.2%
2022	9.51	1352^nd	1534	11.9%
2023	9.11	1373^rd	1534	10.5%

See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.49	1238^th	1414	12.4%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.35	1009^th	1043	3.3%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for African American students at Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.75	265^th	437	39.4%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, October 20, 2017

This school year is starting out good and the teachers are very attentive to the students. I have observed as a participant teachers teaching life skills and ways for students to assist each other to work as a team. More active play in gym and the mobile classroom where Science and Music is held appears innovative for students to learn. The teachers are dedicated to teaching students and not leaving any student behind. I as a parent would encourage this to continue. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 17, 2011

I have two daughters at the Philadelphia Montessori Charter School. We have had a great experience there.

The school's philosophy emphasizes allowing the child's curiosity guide their education. We have noticed that the teachers pay attention to each child as an individual, his or her learning style and personality, as well as academic skills. Teachers brought in special materials just for our one daughter when she had exhausted the kindergarten work.

The school has been through some difficult transitions over the past couple of years, part of which included trying to figure out how to fulfill their philosophy in an atmosphere of pressure to increase test scores. You have to look past the facilities, to some extent. However, I have two daughters who are truly excited about learning. I can see it in their play. They are happy to go to school and seem to have a real connection with their teachers and other staff. I feel like my kids benefit so much from their interactions with their teachers, as both educators and role models. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

If you know anything about the Montessori educational system, then you know that this school is a multi-aged class room setting. with emphasis on individualistic learning. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	7	130	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2006	6	158	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	169
2007	3	131	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2008	1	148	1	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	10	162
2009	4	148	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	8	162
2010	3	147	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	4	157
2011	0	143	0	2	0	0	0	0	145
2012	5	199	0	2	1	0	2	0	209
2013	5	159	0	1	1	0	3	0	169
2014	6	166	0	1	1	0	4	0	178
2015	3	167	3	2	2	0	6	0	183
2016	3	163	1	1	0	0	4	0	172
2017	4	156	3	1	1	0	4	0	169
2018	4	163	2	7	1	2	5	0	184
2019	4	155	5	5	1	2	7	0	179
2020	2	171	4	8	2	1	10	0	198
2021	3	170	1	8	0	0	8	0	190
2022	5	190	2	7	0	0	10	0	214
2023	5	213	1	8	0	0	9	0	236

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 Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	139	7.0	19.9	0
2006	169	6.0	28.2	77.5
2007	136	11.0	12.4	97.8
2008	162	14.0	11.6	104.6
2009	162	13.0	12.5	96.8
2010	157	11.0	14.2	67.3
2011	145	16.1	9.0	77.9
2012	209	15.6	13.3	58.4
2013	169	12.8	13.2	69.2
2014	178	14.2	12.5	79.8
2015	183	15.0	12.2	79.8
2016	172	13.0	13.2	n/a
2017	169	10.0	16.9	n/a
2018	184	8.1	22.7	n/a
2019	179	10.6	16.8	98.3
2020	198	13.0	15.2	n/a
2021	190	26.0	7.3	98.4
2022	214	31.0	6.9	98.6
2023	236	29.5	8.0	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 Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	139	7.0	19.9	0
2006	169	6.0	28.2	77.5
2007	136	11.0	12.4	97.8
2008	162	14.0	11.6	104.6
2009	162	13.0	12.5	96.8
2010	157	11.0	14.2	67.3
2011	145	16.1	9.0	77.9
2012	209	15.6	13.3	58.4
2013	169	12.8	13.2	69.2
2014	178	14.2	12.5	79.8
2015	183	15.0	12.2	79.8
2016	172	13.0	13.2	n/a
2017	169	10.0	16.9	n/a
2018	184	8.1	22.7	n/a
2019	179	10.6	16.8	98.3
2020	198	13.0	15.2	n/a
2021	190	26.0	7.3	98.4
2022	214	31.0	6.9	98.6
2023	236	29.5	8.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,192 (8.7%)	$12,555 (91.3%)	$13,747
2020	$1,089 (6.4%)	$15,879 (93.6%)	$16,968
2021	$4,729 (24.8%)	$14,336 (75.2%)	$19,065
2022	$2,533 (12.4%)	$17,958 (87.6%)	$20,492

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

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

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1325^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1373^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Philadelphia Montessori Charter School)	20.7	7	13.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Montessori Charter School)	34.5	20.9	13.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Philadelphia Montessori Charter School)	28	14.7	13.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Philadelphia Montessori Charter School)	60	48.5	11.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Montessori Charter School)	44	29.4	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Philadelphia Montessori Charter School)	18.3	10.4	7.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Philadelphia Montessori Charter School)	60	48.5	11.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Philadelphia Montessori Charter School)	35.5	24.7	10.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	236	31.8%
African American	155	213	37.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	4	5	25%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%

Schools Near Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2227 Island Rd	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia Montessori Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 365-4011	236	30	8.0		5 (2.1%)	213 (90.3%)	8 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	9.1	1373^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	10.5%		9.5	1352^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	11.9%	21	7.0	14.7					10.4	48.5		48.5	20.9	29.4					24.7	$20,492	$2,533	$17,959
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7101 Paschall Ave	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 729-1939	619	23	26.9	99.5%	1 (0.2%)	558 (90.1%)	46 (7.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	10.5	1351^st of 1534 public elementary schools	11.9%		7	1414^th of 1534 public elementary schools	7.8%	63	17.2	17.9	4.8	3.3	6.3	9.7	10.1	51.8	26.9	43.6	34.4	17.6	21.4	28.3	26.6	24.4	24.9	$17,950	$3,452	$14,498
Patterson John Middle School	Public	PK, KG-4	7000 Buist Ave	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 400-8190	404	27	14.7	100.0%	7 (1.7%)	334 (82.7%)	28 (6.9%)	25 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	8.6	1384^th of 1534 public elementary schools	9.8%		10.9	1326^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.6%	58	11.9	16.4					14.2	44.7		44.7	20.4	25.4					22.7	$19,282	$9,671	$9,611
Colwyn Elementary School	Public	K-6	211 Pine Street	Darby	19023	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 957-5470	147	10	14.7	100.0%	4 (2.7%)	133 (90.5%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	17.2	1250^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.5%		21.2	1202^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	21.6%	48	23.5	22.2	10.0	21.1			18.9	55.5		55.5	23.5	38.9	31.6	26.4			30.1	$18,674	$1,635	$17,039
Walnut Street Elementary School	Public	K-6	224 South Sixth Street	Darby	19023	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 534-5660	303	27	11.2	100.0%	5 (1.7%)	271 (89.4%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	6.9	1427^th of 1534 public elementary schools	7.0%		6.2	1439^th of 1534 public elementary schools	6.2%	12	10.0	8.3	6.1	6.7			7.6	24.5		24.5	20.0	14.6	25.5	26.6			21.7	$18,608	$1,624	$16,984
Penrose School	Public	K-8	2515 S 78th St	Philadelphia	19153	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 400-8310	403	40	10.0	100.0%	10 (2.5%)	338 (83.9%)	17 (4.2%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	11.7	1328^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.4%		12.6	1303^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.1%	25	27.6	9.1	11.1	7.0	0.0	2.5	8.4	44.1	17.5	29.8	40.0	23.5	24.3	23.2	26.6	30.0	27.5	$21,798	$9,935	$11,863
Bell Avenue School	Public	K-6	1000 Bell Ave	Yeadon	19050	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 284-6100	265	18	14.7	100.0%	3 (1.1%)	236 (89.1%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	10.9	1345^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.3%		9.2	1365^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.0%	20	25.0	31.3	9.1	8.3			18.2	43.8		43.8	21.6	18.7	21.2	19.5			20.3	$18,843	$1,638	$17,205
Catharine Joseph School	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 Chester Ave	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 400-8150	440	34	12.8	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	315 (71.6%)	65 (14.8%)	30 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.9%)	7.2	1418^th of 1534 public elementary schools	7.6%		9.2	1362^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	11.2%	56	17.2	12.7	11.1				13.8	33.3		33.3	18.6	14.3	25.0				19.2	$18,668	$9,966	$8,703
Morton Thomas G School	Public	K-5	2501 S 63rd St	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 400-8160	365	33	11.1	99.7%	5 (1.4%)	305 (83.6%)	31 (8.5%)	15 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	8	1395^th of 1534 public elementary schools	9.1%		4.6	1482^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	3.4%	87	7.1	8.8	10.4				8.7	41.1		41.1	25.9	19.7	28.5				24.5	$19,804	$9,897	$9,907
Park Lane Elementary School	Public	K-6	1300 Park Ln	Darby	19023	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 534-4880	312	25	12.4	100.0%	3 (1.0%)	287 (92.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	11.1	1338^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.8%		9.8	1347^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.2%	9	18.9	16.7	14.9	3.9			13.3	53.3		53.3	20.8	6.7	27.7	33.3			23.8	$19,221	$1,727	$17,494

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

What district is Philadelphia Montessori Charter School in?

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

How many students attend Philadelphia Montessori Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Philadelphia Montessori Charter School.

Is Philadelphia Montessori Charter School a good school?

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Philadelphia Montessori Charter School?

Students at Philadelphia Montessori Charter School are 90% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% White.

Rate Philadelphia Montessori Charter School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

PAPennsylvania Elementary School Rankings

PAPennsylvania District Rankings

Schools in Philadelphia, PA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Philadelphia Montessori Charter School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 33 milliseconds.