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Maria Montessori Academy

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-9

Summary

Maria Montessori Academy is a public charter school in Ogden, Utah that serves 379 students from kindergarten to 9th grade. The school has a predominantly White student population (74.67%), with significant Hispanic representation (19%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

While Maria Montessori Academy offers a unique Montessori-based educational approach, its academic performance lags behind nearby charter schools. The school's test scores are significantly lower than state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.1% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 46.7%. Similarly, the school's 4th grade math proficiency rate of 14.6% is much lower than the state's 49.9%. Additionally, Maria Montessori Academy has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 20 to 20.1 over the past three school years, which is higher than the ratios at some nearby schools, such as Quest Academy (17.2) and Venture Academy (18.1).

When compared to nearby charter schools, Maria Montessori Academy's test scores are consistently lower across all subjects and grade levels. For example, Quest Academy, located about 10 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.94% to 26.22%, may also indicate potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation.

402

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,201

Per pupil spending ?

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2505 N 200 E
Ogden, UT 84414

(801) 827-0150

District: Maria Montessori Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.2%

Hispanic:

24.9%

Two or more races:

6.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 25th percentile in 2016 → 8th in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Utah average (37% vs 50% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 24% Utah)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Utah avg50%

Not ranked this year

Maria Montessori Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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	Utah percentile	Rating
2024	9.7	516 of 561	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	11.5	508 of 561	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.3	504 of 551	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.9	492 of 559	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.6	522 of 572	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	8.4	496 of 528	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.5	488 of 526	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	15.2	471 of 533	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.5	463 of 537	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	24.8	404 of 509	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.2	442 of 576	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	23.1	494 of 579	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	19.5	501 of 563	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2019	12.4	192 of 222	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	19.2	174 of 206	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.7	157 of 209	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	21.3	174 of 210	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	27.5	144 of 185	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.6	188 of 243	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.5	205 of 238	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.4	185 of 222	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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by a parent
Thursday, April 15, 2021

My daughter is currently a 7th grader in the junior high at Maria Montessori Academy and has attended MMA continuously since pre-school. Through those years, we have experienced all the highs and lows that came with a changing school environment. My daughter has had consitantly amazing teachers and assistants that have helped mold her into an exceptional young person. She has exceeded in all her academic studies and has the grades to show for it. The faculty always pushes her to do and be her best and the compassion they show is unparalleled. The current administration and junior high program has been great for my daughter and we look forward to the years to come. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 28, 2021

We love our school, we love our school, we love our school!! Classes are small, and you have at least 2 teachers in each class. So the kids get one on one teaching! And since the have 3 grades in each class (example 1st, 2nd, 3rd) it give the older kids the chance to teach the younger kids! And we all know when you teach something, you learn so much more then as a student!!
Our new director all the way from Hawaii, is all in and has made some amazing things with the school!! Where some schools may have had a hard year, here at Maria Montrssori, we haven’t skipped a beat! And with their added safety enhancements, we have yet to have anyone get sick at school!! Simply amazing! Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, January 27, 2021

I am a Jr. High student at MMA, and I wanted to share the amazing school experience that I have had... I have enjoyed my time at this school and learning all of the amazing things it has to teach me. Being at MMA I have learned many new things. I love all of my teachers and all of the time that they take to let me know that I am important and I matter. All of the teachers make sure that each one of the kids is getting exactly what they need and that is super important. The office ladies and the director are awesome and always make me smile! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 22, 2021

We chose Maria for our son after he thrived in a Montessori preschool and we did not want him to get bored in areas he excelled. We have nothing but a positive experience with all his teachers. They are all very passionate about teaching and the montessori method. My son has had a very positive learning experience here! Mr. Hirokawa has been a wonderful addition to this school as well! We love how he engages so much with the students! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 21, 2021

Yo recomiendo maria Montessori academy por que tiene buen ambiente escolar y por que tienen seguridad con los niños pequeños y con los jóvenes. Y me siento segura por las precauciones que toman ahora con la pandemia poniendo el ejemplo alos estudiantes a usar la mascarilla. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 18, 2020

My children have been at this school since the day it opened. We live this school. The student is with the same teacher for 3 years and so they really get to know the student. The teachers are so invested in my child's success. I love how wonderful the community is at the school, all the staff know my kids and they all are committed to reach and every student. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, November 26, 2020

Perfect environment for my granddaughter. Her growth both academically, socially and especially emotionally have been a joy to watch. Caring and professional faculty. The new Director is phenomenal. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, November 19, 2020

My company has partnered with Maria Montessori for the past three years and it is my FAVORITE school to work with. This school truly cares for every student. The front office is AMAZING, the principal is the sweetest most caring man, and every teacher is incredible. If you're looking for a school that will make your student feel like the most important and valued human in the world..
THIS IS THE PLACE. No student is left behind here. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 5, 2020

My daughter started at this school in 3rd grade she is now a 7th grader! When I moved her to this school, it was the best decision I could have ever made. She is excelling academically and emotionally! This school focuses on all aspects of a child and prepares them to go out into the world. The teachers are amazing and really care about their students. The office staff is always so helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend this school to parents! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 28, 2016

Crappy school. wouldn't recommend. especially if you are a divorced parent. They are only mother friendly. Also they have absolutely no organization as far as field trips go. I dropped my daughter off and they didn't even take a roll or anything. It took me 30 minutes just to find her teacher and then her teacher was rude! When I went to pick her up it took another 30 minutes to find her. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Great school. My three kids have gone there. Two graduated. My oldest is pulling a 3.9 in High School after being at Montessori. The teachers are great. It is a very hands on learning environment which was good for my kids who have a problem sitting still in a desk all day. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

They combine several grades together so that the kids can excel. However if your child is already accelerated they are left behind to help the lower grade kids. Math is taught with manipulatives and kids are not taught how to show their work. My child went to Montessori six months and I had to spend another nine months homeschooling to catch him up to the grade he was suppose to be in. it was like he wasnt in school at all, but the teachers were raving about what a good helper he was. kids arent an experiment, they each deserve to excel. Not the best of ideas to say the least. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2025)		RISE Mathematics (2025)						RISE Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maria Montessori Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2505 N 200 E	Ogden	84414	Weber County	Maria Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 827-0150	402	24	16.8	8.5%	270 (67.2%)	5 (1.2%)	100 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)								(n/a)														37.2				$7,201	$257	$6,943
Venture Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	495 N 1500 W	Marriott Slaterville City	84404	Weber County	Venture Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 393-3900	802	42	18.9	18.7%	608 (75.8%)	6 (0.7%)	161 (20.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	13 (1.6%)								(n/a)	36.0	48.8	20.5	11.1	29.7	27.0	30.9	40.9	21.8	7.0	26.3	21.8	38.7	28.3	35.8	33.3	35.8	$6,749	$462	$6,287
North Region Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	742 Harrison Blvd	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 629-4735	18	12	1.5	22.2%	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kenneth Burdett School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	742 Harrison Blvd	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 629-4700	64	7	9.1	28.1%	34 (53.1%)	1 (1.6%)	26 (40.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Unified School District Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	742 Harrison Blvd	Ms City	84404	Weber County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 629-4700	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ogden Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	1415 Lincoln Ave	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Ogden Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 627-2066	1,014	56	18.0	64.1%	190 (18.7%)	12 (1.2%)	777 (76.6%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.4%)								(n/a)	39.3		20.7		26.2		17.3	13.9	12.0	17.2	16.0	6.9	14.0	25.0	29.6	22.2	29.7	$7,048	$803	$6,245
Contracted Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	1950 Monroe Blvd	Ogden	84401	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	No	(801) 737-7300	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Special Educ. ATC	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1950 Monroe Blvd	Ogden	84401	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	No	(801) 625-8700	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Davinci Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2033 Grant Ave	Ogden	84401	Weber County	Davinci Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 409-0700	1,271	59	21.3	25.6%	881 (69.3%)	15 (1.2%)	304 (23.9%)	14 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.6%)	47 (3.7%)								(n/a)	34.9	60.5	30.3	30.4	36.7	45.7	32.9	47.9	25.3	25.0	33.6	16.8	50.5	46.0	60.0	46.8	36.8	$6,833	$462	$6,371
Bonneville Preschool	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	251 E 4800 S	Ogden	84405	Weber County	Weber District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 452-4935	59	1	59.0	8.5%	38 (64.4%)	1 (1.7%)	14 (23.7%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)								(n/a)

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What is the racial makeup of Maria Montessori Academy?

Students at Maria Montessori Academy are 67% White, 25% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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How many students attend Maria Montessori Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 402 students attended Maria Montessori Academy.

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