Bella Mente Montessori Academy vs. Guajome Park Charter
Should I attend Bella Mente Montessori Academy or Guajome Park Charter? 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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Guajome Park Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
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 1,347 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Guajome Park Charter ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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
1,347 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
45
Grade 1 Students
48
44
Grade 2 Students
52
46
Grade 3 Students
49
46
Grade 4 Students
49
49
Grade 5 Students
39
52
Grade 6 Students
47
166
Grade 7 Students
37
172
Grade 8 Students
26
189
Grade 9 Students
-
140
Grade 10 Students
-
132
Grade 11 Students
-
136
Grade 12 Students
-
130
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
58%
67%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
27%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
