Montessori Academy For Peace

4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
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Bottom 50%
Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montessori Academy For Peace ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montessori Academy For Peace ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Montessori Academy For Peace's student population of 697 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
697 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Montessori Academy For Peace ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Academy For Peace is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3057 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
≤5%
28%
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11%
30%
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35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
33%
17%
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White
47%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Montessori Academy For Peace and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Academy For Peace's ranking?
Montessori Academy For Peace is ranked #3057 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Montessori Academy For Peace often compared to?
Montessori Academy For Peaceis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Montessori Academy For Peace?
697 students attend Montessori Academy For Peace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Montessori Academy For Peace students are White, 33% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Academy For Peace?
Montessori Academy For Peace has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montessori Academy For Peace offer ?
Montessori Academy For Peace offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Montessori Academy For Peace part of?
Montessori Academy For Peace is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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