Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Tel:
(717) 334-1120
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School's student population of 197 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-9 |
Total Students | 197 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gettysburg Montessori Charter School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2051 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 63% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
Black | 3% | 15% |
White | 87% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.53 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 46% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Gettysburg Montessori Charter School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- We are a K-6, tuition-free, public Montessori charter school. We are the perfect blend of Montessori and modern-day best-practices. Our curriculum encompasses all areas required under Pennsylvania Department of Education's Core Standards. In addition, we foster grace and courtesy, practical life and sensorial experiences, in a peaceful and caring environment.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gettysburg Montessori Charter School is Gettysburg Area High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is New Oxford Middle School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is James Gettys Elementary School (4.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gettysburg Gettysburg Area High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,117 student
3.9 miles
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254 3.9 9-12 1,117 - Gettysburg James Gettys Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 435 students
4.7 miles
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254 4.7 K-5 435 - New Oxford Conewago Valley Intrmd School Grades: 4-6 | 915 students
4.9 miles
175 700 Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157 4.9 4-6 915 - New Oxford New Oxford Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 588 students
5.3 miles
116 Berlin Avenue
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157 5.3 K-3 588 - New Oxford New Oxford Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 611 students
5.3 miles
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157 5.3 7-8 611
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