Island Village Montessori School serves 567 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Island Village Montessori School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Island Village Montessori School's student population of 567 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
567 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Island Village Montessori School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Island Village Montessori School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1052 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
19%
36%

Black
2%
21%

White
70%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Island Village Montessori School's ranking?
Island Village Montessori School is ranked #1052 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Island Village Montessori School?
567 students attend Island Village Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Island Village Montessori School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Island Village Montessori School?
Island Village Montessori School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Island Village Montessori School offer ?
Island Village Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Island Village Montessori School part of?
Island Village Montessori School is part of Sarasota School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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