Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School's student population of 184 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 184 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Philadelphia Montessori Charter School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2547 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 89% | 15% |
| White | 2% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 13% | Reading: 32%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 502 students10
0.3 miles
7101 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939 0.3 K-8 502 - Darby Colwyn Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 143 students10
0.5 miles
211 Pine Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470 0.5 K-6 143 - Philadelphia Patterson John M School Math: 12% | Reading: 29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 598 students10
0.5 miles
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 492-6453 0.5 PK-4 598 - Darby Walnut Street Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 27%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 398 students10
0.5 miles
224 South Sixth Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660 0.5 K-6 398 - Philadelphia Bartram John - Main Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 518 students10
0.7 miles
2401 S 67th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 492-6450 0.7 9-12 518
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