Serving 266 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- 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 266 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Children First, Always
School Rankings
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West is 0.49, 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
#1162 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
65%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
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 #1162 out of 1,921 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, Coyote Springs Elementary School, Prescott Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
266 students attend Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West?
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West offer ?
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
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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