Mission Montessori Academy serves 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Mission Montessori Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mission Montessori Academy's student population of 160 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mission Montessori Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mission Montessori Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
62%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Montessori Academy's ranking?
Mission Montessori Academy is ranked #342 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mission Montessori Academy often compared to?
Mission Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Scottsdale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mission Montessori Academy?
160 students attend Mission Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mission Montessori Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Mission Montessori Academy offer ?
Mission Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mission Montessori Academy part of?
Mission Montessori Academy is part of Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District.
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