Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is 0.52, 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
#92 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Hispanic
28%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (16-17)
9%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa's ranking?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is ranked #92 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa?
255 students attend Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa offer ?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa part of?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is part of Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District.
In what neighborhood is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa located?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is located in the Robin Neighborhood Alliance neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Robin Neighborhood Alliance.
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