Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salida Montessori Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salida Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salida Montessori Charter School's student population of 128 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salida Montessori Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salida Montessori Charter School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#636 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salida Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Salida Montessori Charter School is ranked #636 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Salida Montessori Charter School?
128 students attend Salida Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Salida Montessori Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salida Montessori Charter School?
Salida Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Salida Montessori Charter School offer ?
Salida Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Salida Montessori Charter School part of?
Salida Montessori Charter School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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