Hammond Westside Montessori
Tel:
(985)345-7233
- Hammond Westside Montessori serves 1,120 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
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Hammond Westside Montessori places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hammond Westside Montessori's student population of 1,120 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,120 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hammond Westside Montessori's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hammond Westside Montessori is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1184 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 58% | 44% |
| White | 32% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tangipahoa Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hammond Westside Montessori is Tangipahoa Alternative Solutions Program (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Greenville Park Leadership Academy (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hammond Greenville Park Leadership Academy Grades: PK-8 | 617 students
1.4 miles
111 Jw Davis Drive
Hammond, LA 70401
(985)345-2654 1.4 PK-8 617 - Hammond Tangi Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 250 students
2.1 miles
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985)218-0179 2.1 K-6 250 - Hammond Woodland Park Magnet Grades: PK-8 | 595 students
2.5 miles
1000 Range Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985)542-6373 2.5 PK-8 595 - Hammond Southeastern La University Lab School Grades: K-8 | 225 students
2.7 miles
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985)549-2185 2.7 K-8 225 - Hammond Tangipahoa Alternative Solutions Program Grades: K-12 | 65 students
2.9 miles
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985)542-5634 2.9 K-12 65
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