Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John Hanson Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Hanson Montessori's student population of 496 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
John Hanson Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hanson Montessori is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#972 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
86%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hanson Montessori's ranking?
John Hanson Montessori is ranked #972 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend John Hanson Montessori?
496 students attend John Hanson Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of John Hanson Montessori students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hanson Montessori?
John Hanson Montessori has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Hanson Montessori offer ?
John Hanson Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Hanson Montessori part of?
John Hanson Montessori is part of Prince George's County School District.
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