Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bella Mente Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bella Mente Montessori Academy's student population of 398 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bella Mente Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bella Mente Montessori Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5411 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
60%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bella Mente Montessori Academy's ranking?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is ranked #5411 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bella Mente Montessori Academy often compared to?
Bella Mente Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Guajome Park Academy Charter, Guajome Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bella Mente Montessori Academy?
398 students attend Bella Mente Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bella Mente Montessori Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bella Mente Montessori Academy?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bella Mente Montessori Academy offer ?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bella Mente Montessori Academy part of?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is part of Bella Mente Montessori Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 4/29/2022
Love Bella Mente!! The teachers and staff care so much for my daughter and all their students. My daughter is so environmentally conscious. The school has definitely taught her how important community is. Her teachers know how to cultivate her creativity. They have been amazing with her social anxiety. They have a small group of kids that she gets together with to work on social skills and other tricks that have really helped her come out of her shell. I could go on and on but basically, I love this school (:
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