Geist Montessori Academy

6058 W 900 N
Mccordsville, IN 46055
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Geist Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Geist Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Geist Montessori Academy's student population of 220 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Geist Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geist Montessori Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1048 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
36%
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40-44%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Geist Montessori Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
68%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Geist Montessori Academy and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Geist Montessori Academy's ranking?
Geist Montessori Academy is ranked #1048 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Geist Montessori Academy often compared to?
Geist Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Geist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Geist Montessori Academy?
220 students attend Geist Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Geist Montessori Academy students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geist Montessori Academy?
Geist Montessori Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Geist Montessori Academy offer ?
Geist Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Geist Montessori Academy part of?
Geist Montessori Academy is part of Geist Montessori Academy School District.

School Reviews

5   3/21/2020
We are so happy with GMA. My son has THRIVED since he started, and genuinely LOVES going to school now. All issues we've addressed have been handled in a timely manner, and we absolutely love our teacher. Best move we made in a long time!! Don't think about it twice. GMA is the place to be.
- Posted by Parent - GRISEL
5   11/24/2017
GMA has been a very good experience for our family. The teachers care, the environment is healthy, and the education is good. My daughter problem solves thoughtfully and shows critical thinking. She is having a much better junior high experience than I had in a regular public school. She enjoys school again. Thank you GMA
- Posted by Parent - Stacey
2   8/18/2015
2014-2015 school year was awful! I pulled my child from this school as well as several other parents due to administration not addressing issues, teacher/assistants quiting/moving around throughout the year and endless chaos. Classrooms with too much playing and not enough learning. Might as well have been a daycare. Teachers were not equipped to handle large ratios of kids with behavior issues.
- Posted by Parent - Ilove
5   4/26/2014
Be sure to do your CURRENT research and not base your judgements on a bunch of standardized test scores that get drilled into public school kids. My child is THRIVING at GMA and developing a love of learning...NOT trying to fit into a standardized design. The teachers are passionate and know more about the students individually than we ever saw in one of the public schools our child attended. GMA teachers have faith that the GMA environment and Montessori learning method will build strong passionate minds, whether or not that shows up right away on some standardized test score.
- Posted by Parent - david
2   1/31/2011
There has been a 100% turnover in staff since 2010. And apparently, there has been a 100% shift away from Montessori. Nothing about this school is Montessori except the name and the materials.
- Posted by Parent - kissy
2   1/31/2011
This is not real montessori. None of the teachers have Montessori training... It was a complete disappointment. It's free, and you get what you pay for.
- Posted by Parent - kraze

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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