Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Holliday Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holliday Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Holliday Montessori's student population of 355 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holliday Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holliday Montessori is 0.43, which is less 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
#1657 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
74%
15%
White
16%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
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 Holliday Montessori's ranking?
Holliday Montessori is ranked #1657 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Holliday Montessori often compared to?
Holliday Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Border Star Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Holliday Montessori?
355 students attend Holliday Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Holliday Montessori students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holliday Montessori?
Holliday Montessori has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holliday Montessori offer ?
Holliday Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Holliday Montessori part of?
Holliday Montessori is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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