Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Park Road Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Road Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Park Road Montessori's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Road Montessori ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Road Montessori is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
14%
25%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Road Montessori's ranking?
Park Road Montessori is ranked #339 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Park Road Montessori often compared to?
Park Road Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Chantilly Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Park Road Montessori?
504 students attend Park Road Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Park Road Montessori students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Road Montessori?
Park Road Montessori has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Road Montessori offer ?
Park Road Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Park Road Montessori part of?
Park Road Montessori is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Park Road Montessori located?
Park Road Montessori is located in the Freedom Park neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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