2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori's student population of 406 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
406 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is ranked within the top 30% 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 Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is 0.67, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
48%
46%
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Black
10%
6%
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White
30%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Augustus H. Shaw Montessori's ranking?

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?

406 students attend Augustus H. Shaw Montessori.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Augustus H. Shaw Montessori students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Augustus H. Shaw Montessori offer ?

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Augustus H. Shaw Montessori part of?

Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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