Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Downtown Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downtown Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Downtown Montessori's student population of 241 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downtown Montessori ranks within the top 20% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown Montessori is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 1984 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
5%
9%
White
64%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown Montessori's ranking?
Downtown Montessori is ranked #232 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Downtown Montessori often compared to?
Downtown Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Fernwood Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Downtown Montessori?
241 students attend Downtown Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Downtown Montessori students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Montessori?
Downtown Montessori has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Downtown Montessori offer ?
Downtown Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Downtown Montessori part of?
Downtown Montessori is part of Downtown Montessori Agency School District.
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