Serving 230 students in grades 6-8, Harry Stone Montessori Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)78%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Harry Stone Montessori Academy?
230 students attend Harry Stone Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harry Stone Montessori Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry Stone Montessori Academy?
Harry Stone Montessori Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harry Stone Montessori Academy offer ?
Harry Stone Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harry Stone Montessori Academy part of?
Harry Stone Montessori Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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