Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa

2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 90-94% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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-7
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
252 students
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School Rankings

Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is ranked within the top 5% 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 Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
63%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
9%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa's ranking?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is ranked #40 out of 1,854 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa?
252 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, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa offer ?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
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.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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