Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West's student population of 232 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West 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 Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1464 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West's ranking?
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West is ranked #1464 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West often compared to?
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - Westis often viewed alongside schools like Granville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West?
232 students attend Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West offer ?
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West part of?
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West is part of Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District.
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