John Hanson Montessori serves 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
John Hanson Montessori placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Hanson Montessori's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
John Hanson Montessori is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John Hanson Montessori is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
5%
21%

Black
90%
33%

White
1%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #816 out of 1,343 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend John Hanson Montessori?
511 students attend John Hanson Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of John Hanson Montessori students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hanson Montessori?
John Hanson Montessori has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Hanson Montessori offer ?
John Hanson Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hanson Montessori part of?
John Hanson Montessori is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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