Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Fork Montessori School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
78%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend North Fork Montessori School?
79 students attend North Fork Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of North Fork Montessori School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Fork Montessori School?
North Fork Montessori School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Fork Montessori School offer ?
North Fork Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Fork Montessori School part of?
North Fork Montessori School is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District.
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