Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sirrine Montessori Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sirrine Montessori Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sirrine Montessori Center's student population of 300 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sirrine Montessori Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sirrine Montessori Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sirrine Montessori Center's ranking?
Sirrine Montessori Center is ranked #1048 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sirrine Montessori Center?
300 students attend Sirrine Montessori Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sirrine Montessori Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sirrine Montessori Center?
Sirrine Montessori Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sirrine Montessori Center offer ?
Sirrine Montessori Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sirrine Montessori Center part of?
Sirrine Montessori Center is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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