Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Community Montessori School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The Montessori Elementary School at Bemis serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Jackson, TN, encompassing approximately 558.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 13.8 miles and the furthest edge located 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Community Montessori School's student population of 665 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community Montessori School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Montessori School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Montessori School's ranking?
Community Montessori School is ranked #270 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Community Montessori School often compared to?
Community Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover Elementary School, South Gibson County Elementary School, Northeast Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Community Montessori School?
665 students attend Community Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Community Montessori School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Community Montessori School offer ?
Community Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Montessori School part of?
Community Montessori School is part of Madison County School District.
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