Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Community Montessori Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
676 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)36%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60%
50%

Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%

Hispanic
23%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
54%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Community Montessori Charter?
676 students attend Community Montessori Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Community Montessori Charter students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Montessori Charter?
Community Montessori Charter has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community Montessori Charter offer ?
Community Montessori Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Community Montessori Charter part of?
Community Montessori Charter is part of Dehesa Elementary School District.
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