Is Maria Montessori Charter Academy a good school?

Maria Montessori Charter Academy ranks 1057 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Maria Montessori Charter Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Maria Montessori Charter Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Maria Montessori Charter Academy?

Students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy are 49% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 13% Two or more races.

Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Summary:

Maria Montessori Charter Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 260 students in grades K-8 in Rocklin, California, which is part of the Maria Montessori Charter Academy District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 68.79% of students proficient or better in ELA and 56.07% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively.

Maria Montessori Charter Academy has strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 506 out of 5,636 California elementary schools for male students and earning a 5-star rating. However, the school's performance for white students is relatively lower, ranking 998 out of 2,647 California elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. Additionally, the school has relatively low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 12.31%, compared to the nearby Rocklin Unified and Western Placer Unified schools, which range from 11.45% to 26.29%.

When compared to the nearby public schools, Maria Montessori Charter Academy generally outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics test scores, with the exception of Rocklin Academy and Quarry Trail Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance. Additionally, Maria Montessori Charter Academy has a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.5, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 19.2 to 30.3, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 10.3%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 2.9% to 17.4%.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1850 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765-5471

(916) 630-1510

District: Maria Montessori Charter Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1057^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.2%

Hispanic:

22.7%

Asian:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maria Montessori Charter Academy ranks better than 82% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.29. (See more...)

Compare Details Maria Montessori Charter Academy ranks better than 78.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maria Montessori Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Maria Montessori Charter Academy 1057^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Maria Montessori Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Maria Montessori Charter Academy 601^st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Maria Montessori Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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Maria Montessori Charter Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Maria Montessori Charter Academy District 245^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maria Montessori Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	69.21	1630^th	5789	71.8%
2022	83.23	1036^th	5883	82.4%
2023	74.44	1406^th	5874	76.1%
2024	82.29	1057^th	5862	82.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	63.07	1840^th	5492	66.5%
2022	83.54	938^th	5635	83.4%
2023	74.15	1316^th	5617	76.6%
2024	77.30	1204^th	5605	78.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	72.00	1436^th	5510	73.9%
2022	79.43	1128^th	5663	80.1%
2023	71.04	1460^th	5650	74.2%
2024	91.70	506^th	5636	91.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	45.35	1692^nd	2834	40.3%
2022	64.37	1005^th	2726	63.1%
2023	53.79	1325^th	2662	50.2%
2024	64.04	998^th	2647	62.3%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.07	368^th	2715	86.4%
2022	87.11	340^th	2740	87.6%
2023	66.20	759^th	2802	72.9%
2024	74.37	601^st	2777	78.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.66	347^th	2380	85.4%
2022	84.77	345^th	2509	86.2%
2023	46.91	1131^st	2547	55.6%
2024	73.34	571^st	2546	77.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	81.61	393^rd	2407	83.7%
2022	83.68	377^th	2527	85.1%
2023	70.92	601^st	2558	76.5%
2024	69.75	635^th	2547	75.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	71.43	422^nd	1602	73.7%
2022	69.26	439^th	1555	71.8%
2023	34.35	1010^th	1552	34.9%
2024	62.23	546^th	1535	64.4%

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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maria Montessori Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	173	2	34	39	0	24	272
2020	165	2	33	41	0	30	271
2021	166	2	28	42	0	34	272
2022	150	1	28	49	0	28	256
2023	128	2	35	59	1	35	260

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

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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 Maria Montessori Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	272	17.9	15.1	17.6
2020	271	n/a	n/a	21
2021	272	17.8	15.2	17.3
2022	256	13.8	18.5	15.6
2023	260	14.8	17.5	12.3

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 Maria Montessori Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	272	17.9	15.1	17.6
2020	271	n/a	n/a	21
2021	272	17.8	15.2	17.3
2022	256	13.8	18.5	15.6
2023	260	14.8	17.5	12.3

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.

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