Sage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2018)

Serving 152 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sage Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
(16-17)
≤10%
21%
(16-17)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
9%
1%
Hispanic
43%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
4%
School District Name
Sage Montessori Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Sage Montessori Charter School?
152 students attend Sage Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sage Montessori Charter School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sage Montessori Charter School?
Sage Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sage Montessori Charter School offer ?
Sage Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sage Montessori Charter School part of?
Sage Montessori Charter School is part of Sage Montessori Charter School District.

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