Montessori Magnet School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(518) 475-6675
Montessori Magnet School serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Montessori Magnet School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Montessori Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Montessori Magnet School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Montessori Magnet School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Montessori Magnet School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1839 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 27% |
| Black | 18% | 17% |
| White | 55% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albany City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Magnet School is Albany High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sand Creek Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eagle Point Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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Albany, NY 12203
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Albany, NY 12203
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