Serving 49 students in grades 4-8, Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program's student population of 49 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
69%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program's ranking?
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program is ranked #540 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program?
49 students attend Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program offer ?
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program part of?
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program is part of The Farm At Mission Montessori Academy (91340) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program located?
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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