Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School

1611 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School serves 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
10%
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Black
19%
12%
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White
45%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School's ranking?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School?
135 students attend Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School part of?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is part of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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