Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 182 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside's student population of 182 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside's ranking?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is ranked #245 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside often compared to?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainsideis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside?
182 students attend Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside offer ?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside part of?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is part of Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359) School District.
In what neighborhood is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside located?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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