Bella Mente Montessori Academy vs. Guajome Learning Center
Should I attend Bella Mente Montessori Academy or Guajome Learning Center? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bella Mente Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Guajome Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bella Mente Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 90 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Guajome Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
424 students
90 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50-59%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥80%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
2
Grade 1 Students
48
4
Grade 2 Students
52
2
Grade 3 Students
49
4
Grade 4 Students
49
8
Grade 5 Students
39
1
Grade 6 Students
47
4
Grade 7 Students
37
7
Grade 8 Students
26
10
Grade 9 Students
-
8
Grade 10 Students
-
11
Grade 11 Students
-
12
Grade 12 Students
-
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
58%
65%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
27%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
