Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montessori For Peace ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montessori For Peace ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Montessori For Peace's student population of 683 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 126% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montessori For Peace ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori For Peace is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3320 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
31%
17%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori For Peace's ranking?
Montessori For Peace is ranked #3320 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Montessori For Peace often compared to?
Montessori For Peaceis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Montessori For Peace?
683 students attend Montessori For Peace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Montessori For Peace students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori For Peace?
Montessori For Peace has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montessori For Peace offer ?
Montessori For Peace offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Montessori For Peace part of?
Montessori For Peace is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.
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