Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-8, First State Montessori Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First State Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
First State Montessori Academy's student population of 657 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
First State Montessori Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First State Montessori Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
18%
31%
White
68%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First State Montessori Academy's ranking?
First State Montessori Academy is ranked #29 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are First State Montessori Academy often compared to?
First State Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend First State Montessori Academy?
657 students attend First State Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of First State Montessori Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does First State Montessori Academy offer ?
First State Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First State Montessori Academy part of?
First State Montessori Academy is part of First State Montessori Academy School District.
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