Montessori Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Montessori Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Montessori Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
27%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
37%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
49%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
41%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Elementary School's ranking?

Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Montessori Elementary School?

433 students attend Montessori Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Montessori Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Elementary School?

Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Montessori Elementary School offer ?

Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Montessori Elementary School part of?

Montessori Elementary School is part of Montessori Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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