Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ramona Community Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ramona Community Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ramona Community Montessori's student population of 243 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ramona Community Montessori ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramona Community Montessori is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramona Community Montessori's ranking?
Ramona Community Montessori is ranked #2421 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ramona Community Montessori often compared to?
Ramona Community Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Valley Academy, Barnett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ramona Community Montessori?
243 students attend Ramona Community Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ramona Community Montessori students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramona Community Montessori?
Ramona Community Montessori has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ramona Community Montessori offer ?
Ramona Community Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ramona Community Montessori part of?
Ramona Community Montessori is part of Ramona City Unified School District.
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