Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8, First State Montessori Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First State Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
First State Montessori Academy's student population of 600 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
First State Montessori Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First State Montessori Academy is 0.49, 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
#17 out of 196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
18%
30%
White
69%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First State Montessori Academy's ranking?
First State Montessori Academy is ranked #17 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are First State Montessori Academy often compared to?
First State Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Charter School, Newark Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend First State Montessori Academy?
600 students attend First State Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of First State Montessori Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does First State Montessori Academy offer ?
First State Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is First State Montessori Academy part of?
First State Montessori Academy is part of First State Montessori Academy School District.
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