Montessori Schoolhouse

Summary:

Montessori Schoolhouse is a public charter elementary school serving 103 students in grades K-6 in Tucson, Arizona. This school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, strong statewide ranking, diverse student population, and relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Montessori Schoolhouse outperforms the state and its Academy Del Sol Inc. district on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. In 2022-2023, 65% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41% statewide, and 77% were proficient in math, compared to 43% statewide. The school has also been ranked among the top 18% of elementary schools in Arizona, a significant improvement from its top 2% ranking in 2018-2019.

Montessori Schoolhouse's student population is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a student body that is 40.78% White, 38.83% Hispanic, 3.88% African American, 2.91% Asian, and 12.62% two or more races. Additionally, the school serves a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the nearby Amphitheater Unified District, Tucson Unified District, and Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. schools. This suggests that the Montessori approach may be effective in promoting educational equity and inclusivity.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719-2239

(520) 319-8668

District: Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc.

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,552

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.8%

Hispanic:

38.8%

Two or more races:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montessori Schoolhouse is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Montessori Schoolhouse is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), Hispanic (38.8%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montessori Schoolhouse is $8,552.

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Rank History for Montessori Schoolhouse

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Rank History for all students at Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2011	89.99	61^st	1075	94.3%
2012	86.99	72^nd	1141	93.7%
2013	89.09	53^rd	1158	95.4%
2016	97.84	8^th	1079	99.3%
2017	97.90	7^th	1106	99.4%
2018	95.98	20^th	1109	98.2%
2019	95.98	17^th	1039	98.4%
2021	87.98	149^th	1226	87.8%
2022	83.60	119^th	1000	88.1%
2023	81.69	220^th	1245	82.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.36	333^rd	1027	67.6%
2023	36.45	444^th	617	28.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	80.24	88^th	618	85.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	86.83	144^th	1219	88.2%
2022	83.51	72^nd	824	91.3%
2023	78.88	226^th	1219	81.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	74.92	264^th	1220	78.4%
2022	84.79	76^th	830	90.8%
2023	65.53	370^th	1216	69.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.45	26^th	620	95.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	76.82	174^th	1198	85.5%
2022	74.71	155^th	716	78.4%
2023	83.81	127^th	1170	89.1%

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Rank History for White students at Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	83.71	117^th	1161	89.9%
2022	68.34	193^rd	800	75.9%
2023	74.09	213^th	1024	79.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montessori Schoolhouse

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	42	1	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	58
2000	44	2	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	60
2001	39	1	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	56
2002	42	4	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	64
2003	42	4	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	64
2004	50	2	4	12	2	n/a	n/a	70
2005	41	0	2	13	3	n/a	n/a	59
2006	51	1	2	12	4	n/a	n/a	70
2007	49	1	4	14	3	n/a	n/a	71
2008	43	0	4	13	3	n/a	n/a	63
2009	37	1	7	16	4	n/a	n/a	65
2010	37	0	7	20	5	n/a	n/a	69
2011	35	0	3	19	7	1	4	69
2012	35	0	4	18	3	1	7	68
2013	41	0	3	20	3	1	6	74
2014	43	0	3	21	1	2	5	75
2015	33	0	5	21	1	2	11	73
2016	38	1	2	23	2	1	7	74
2017	35	1	6	24	1	2	7	76
2018	43	1	6	24	0	0	6	80
2019	45	2	5	31	1	0	5	89
2020	31	2	6	24	1	1	12	77
2021	36	2	5	31	0	1	9	84
2022	42	3	2	31	0	1	13	92
2023	42	4	3	40	0	1	13	103

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montessori Schoolhouse

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	58	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	60	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	56	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	64	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	64	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	70	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	59	n/a	n/a	8.5
2006	70	n/a	n/a	32.9
2007	71	n/a	n/a	14.1
2008	63	n/a	n/a	34.9
2009	65	n/a	n/a	18.5
2010	69	n/a	n/a	26.1
2011	69	n/a	n/a	24.6
2012	68	n/a	n/a	20.6
2013	74	n/a	n/a	12.2
2014	75	n/a	n/a	25.3
2015	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	74	n/a	n/a	24.3
2017	76	n/a	n/a	19.7
2018	80	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	89	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	77	n/a	n/a	7.8
2021	84	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	103	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montessori Schoolhouse

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	58	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	60	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	56	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	64	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	64	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	70	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	59	n/a	n/a	8.5
2006	70	n/a	n/a	32.9
2007	71	n/a	n/a	14.1
2008	63	n/a	n/a	34.9
2009	65	n/a	n/a	18.5
2010	69	n/a	n/a	26.1
2011	69	n/a	n/a	24.6
2012	68	n/a	n/a	20.6
2013	74	n/a	n/a	12.2
2014	75	n/a	n/a	25.3
2015	73	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	74	n/a	n/a	24.3
2017	76	n/a	n/a	19.7
2018	80	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	89	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	77	n/a	n/a	7.8
2021	84	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	103	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montessori Schoolhouse

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,159
2020	$7,246
2021	$6,031
2022	$8,552

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montessori Schoolhouse

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 220^th of 1245 Elementary schools	16%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	103	15.7%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	31	40	29%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	45	42	6.7%
Two or More Races	5	13	160%

Schools Near Montessori Schoolhouse

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)			AASA Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Montessori Schoolhouse	Public, Charter	K-8	1301 E Fort Lowell Rd	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 319-8668	103				42 (40.8%)	4 (3.9%)	40 (38.8%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	13 (12.6%)								(n/a)				72.0			$8,552
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 N Cherry Ave	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6880	311	27	11.7	83.0%	91 (29.3%)	15 (4.8%)	179 (57.6%)	5 (1.6%)	7 (2.3%)	4 (1.3%)	10 (3.2%)								(n/a)			27.0	32.0
Helen Keeling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2837 N Los Altos Ave	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6940	254	27	9.4	89.4%	27 (10.6%)	30 (11.8%)	170 (66.9%)	9 (3.5%)	8 (3.1%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.1%)								(n/a)		34.0
Cragin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2945 N Tucson Blvd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 232-6700	263	22	11.7	75.7%	62 (23.6%)	33 (12.5%)	144 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.8%)								(n/a)	33.0					33.0
L M Prince School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 E Prince Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6350	466	37	12.5	92.7%	61 (13.1%)	78 (16.7%)	270 (57.9%)	15 (3.2%)	19 (4.1%)	6 (1.3%)	17 (3.6%)	10.5	857^th of 904 public elementary schools	5.2%		15	1109^th of 1245 public elementary schools	10.9%	252	21.0	25.0	22.0	21.0	18.0
Rio Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1351 E Limberlost Dr	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-5250	317	31	10.1	82.6%	66 (20.8%)	16 (5.0%)	208 (65.6%)	7 (2.2%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.5%)	28.6	589^th of 904 public elementary schools	34.8%		40.1	673^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	45.9%	84	31.0	40.0	31.0	41.0	34.0	24.0
E C Nash School	Public	PK, KG-5	515 W Kelso St	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 696-6440	296	26	11.2	93.6%	22 (7.4%)	34 (11.5%)	209 (70.6%)	4 (1.4%)	19 (6.4%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Academy Del Sol	Public, Charter	K-8	732 W Roger Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Academy Del Sol Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 325-2800	207			81.2%	35 (16.9%)	10 (4.8%)	151 (72.9%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Blenman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1695 N Country Club Rd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 232-6500	267	39	6.9	77.5%	33 (12.4%)	49 (18.4%)	132 (49.4%)	25 (9.4%)	4 (1.5%)	8 (3.0%)	16 (6.0%)								(n/a)	23.0			43.0
Academy Adventures Midtown	Public, Charter	K-5	3025 N Winstel Blvd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Educational Ahead	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 777-3757	20			90.0%	4 (20.0%)	6 (30.0%)	9 (45.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori Schoolhouse

What is the racial makeup of Montessori Schoolhouse?

Students at Montessori Schoolhouse are 41% White, 39% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Montessori Schoolhouse in?

Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc.

How many students attend Montessori Schoolhouse?

In the 2022-23 school year, 103 students attended Montessori Schoolhouse.

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