Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hill View Montessori Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill View Montessori Charter Public School is 0.60, 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
#1429 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
37%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
51%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill View Montessori Charter Public School's ranking?
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School is ranked #1429 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hill View Montessori Charter Public School often compared to?
Hill View Montessori Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradford Elementary School, Golden Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hill View Montessori Charter Public School?
306 students attend Hill View Montessori Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hill View Montessori Charter Public School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill View Montessori Charter Public School?
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hill View Montessori Charter Public School offer ?
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hill View Montessori Charter Public School part of?
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School is part of Hill View Montessori Charter Public School District.
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