Montessori Academy

6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 142 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Montessori Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Montessori Academy's student population of 142 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
142 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Montessori Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#725 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
35%
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50-54%
40%
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30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
67%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Academy's ranking?
Montessori Academy is ranked #725 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montessori Academy?
142 students attend Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Montessori Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Montessori Academy offer ?
Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Montessori Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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