Montessori Magnet School

45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montessori Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montessori Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Montessori Magnet School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Montessori Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Magnet School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1506 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
55%
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65-69%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
23%
16%
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White
45%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Magnet School's ranking?
Montessori Magnet School is ranked #1506 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Montessori Magnet School often compared to?
Montessori Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albany School Of Humanities, Delaware Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Montessori Magnet School?
327 students attend Montessori Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Montessori Magnet School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Magnet School?
Montessori Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Montessori Magnet School offer ?
Montessori Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montessori Magnet School part of?
Montessori Magnet School is part of Albany City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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