Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Border Star Montessori ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Border Star Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Border Star Montessori's student population of 340 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Border Star Montessori ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Border Star Montessori is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
40%
15%
White
46%
69%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Border Star Montessori's ranking?
Border Star Montessori is ranked #718 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Border Star Montessori often compared to?
Border Star Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Holliday Montessori, John T. Hartman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Border Star Montessori?
340 students attend Border Star Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Border Star Montessori students are White, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Border Star Montessori?
Border Star Montessori has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Border Star Montessori offer ?
Border Star Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Border Star Montessori part of?
Border Star Montessori is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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