Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Oak Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Oak Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Willow Oak Montessori's student population of 270 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow Oak Montessori ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Oak Montessori is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Oak Montessori's ranking?
Willow Oak Montessori is ranked #406 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Willow Oak Montessori often compared to?
Willow Oak Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Woods Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Willow Oak Montessori?
270 students attend Willow Oak Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Willow Oak Montessori students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Oak Montessori?
Willow Oak Montessori has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willow Oak Montessori offer ?
Willow Oak Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Willow Oak Montessori part of?
Willow Oak Montessori is part of Willow Oak Montessori School District.
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