Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District

8556 E Loos Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-6455
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 560 students in Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
560 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#295 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)

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29%
34%

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31%
40%

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20-24%
24%
(2022-23)
40.9%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66

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% American Indian
2%
5%

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% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
34%
49%

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% Black
1%
6%

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% White
61%
33%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,132 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$11,971
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$10,132
$13,869

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Best Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8556 E Loos Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Gr: 2-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 E Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Gr: K-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District?
Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District manages 2 public schools serving 560 students.
What is the rank of Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District?
Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District is ranked #314 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District?
61% of Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District?
Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,132 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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