Serving 43 students in grades 4-8, Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program's student population of 43 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 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 0.58, 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
#352 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
58%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
41.2%
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 #352 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
43 students attend Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program?
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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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