Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Rockbridge Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
69%
19%
White
19%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rockbridge Montessori School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Rockbridge Montessori Charter School?
169 students attend Rockbridge Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rockbridge Montessori Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockbridge Montessori Charter School?
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockbridge Montessori Charter School offer ?
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Rockbridge Montessori Charter School part of?
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School is part of Rockbridge Montessori School District.
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