Acorn Montessori Charter School

8556 E Loos Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Acorn Montessori Charter School serves 241 students in grades 4-8.
Acorn Montessori Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Acorn Montessori Charter School's student population of 241 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
241 students
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School Rankings

Acorn Montessori Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Acorn Montessori Charter School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
51%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
44%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acorn Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Acorn Montessori Charter School is ranked #922 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Acorn Montessori Charter School often compared to?
Acorn Montessori Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Phonetic Primary School, Liberty Traditional School, Prescott Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Acorn Montessori Charter School?
241 students attend Acorn Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Acorn Montessori Charter School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Acorn Montessori Charter School offer ?
Acorn Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Acorn Montessori Charter School part of?
Acorn Montessori Charter School is part of Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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