Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Tel:
(215)365-4011
- Philadelphia Montessori Charter School serves 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Philadelphia Montessori Charter School's student population of 169 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 169 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Philadelphia Montessori Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Philadelphia Montessori Charter School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2578 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 11% |
| Black | 93% | 15% |
| White | 3% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia Montessori CS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Philadelphia Montessori Charter School is Bartram John - Main (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 495 students
0.3 miles
7101 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215)729-1939 0.3 K-8 495 - Darby Colwyn Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 162 students
0.5 miles
211 Pine Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610)957-5470 0.5 K-6 162 - Philadelphia Patterson John M School Grades: PK-4 | 672 students
0.5 miles
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215)492-6453 0.5 PK-4 672 - Darby Walnut Street Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 431 students
0.5 miles
224 South Sixth Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610)534-5660 0.5 K-6 431 - Philadelphia Bartram John - Main Grades: 9-12 | 592 students
0.7 miles
2401 S 67th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215)492-6450 0.7 9-12 592
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