Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Maria Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maria Montessori Academy's student population of 402 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maria Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maria Montessori Academy is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#900 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
67%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria Montessori Academy's ranking?
Maria Montessori Academy is ranked #900 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Maria Montessori Academy often compared to?
Maria Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Majestic School, Leadership Learning Academy - Ogden by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Maria Montessori Academy?
402 students attend Maria Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Maria Montessori Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maria Montessori Academy?
Maria Montessori Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maria Montessori Academy offer ?
Maria Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Maria Montessori Academy part of?
Maria Montessori Academy is part of Maria Montessori Academy School District.
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