Monticello Montessori Charter School

Summary:

Monticello Montessori Charter School is a public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Ammon, Idaho, with a student population of 152 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a diverse student body, with a significant Hispanic enrollment, it faces some challenges compared to the nearby Bonneville Joint District and Idaho Falls District public schools.

One key metric that differentiates Monticello Montessori Charter School is its relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, with 34.2% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the surrounding public schools, which range from 13.2% to 26.0% chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is generally lower than the nearby public schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Monticello Montessori's proficiency rates in Math (32.3%) and English Language Arts (37.5%) were below the state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively.

Another interesting finding is the school's lower spending per student compared to the nearby public schools. Monticello Montessori Charter School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $6,869, which is lower than the surrounding public schools, which ranged from $5,692 to $9,076 per student. This suggests that the charter school may need additional resources and funding to support the educational needs of its students and improve its academic performance, which currently lags behind the Woodland Hills Elementary and Rimrock Elementary schools in the area.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 4707 South Sweetwater Way
       Ammon, ID  83406-7546


(208) 419-0742

District: Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
226th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,869 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.7%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monticello Montessori Charter School ranks worse than 75.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Monticello Montessori Charter School ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monticello Montessori Charter School is $6,869.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Monticello Montessori Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Monticello Montessori Charter School 106th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Monticello Montessori Charter School in the ranking list.)

Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. 63rd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monticello Montessori Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.27 226th 301 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Monticello Montessori Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.82 106th 164 35.4%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, September 25, 2016

Open Quote Test scores are low, they're losing students and administration is awful. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Open Quote This is a school that started out with great potential but has fallen away from the Montessori method. Frequent changes in staff, teachers, and administration has left the school dysfunctional. It barely passes as an ok school with a high teacher to student ratio. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monticello Montessori Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 103 1 0 7 0 0 2 0 113
2012 219 1 3 15 1 0 8 0 247
2013 183 2 1 18 0 0 7 0 211
2014 212 2 0 18 0 0 4 0 236
2015 196 0 0 14 0 0 12 0 222
2016 173 0 0 14 0 0 12 0 199
2017 150 0 0 8 0 0 10 0 168
2018 164 0 0 15 0 0 4 0 183
2019 181 0 0 40 0 0 11 0 232
2020 205 1 1 49 2 0 12 0 270
2021 154 2 4 48 0 0 2 0 210
2022 115 7 2 22 0 0 3 0 149
2023 115 1 2 28 0 0 6 0 152

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 Monticello Montessori Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 113 6.9 16.2 61.9
2012 247 9.0 27.4 52.2
2013 211 8.9 23.4 49.3
2014 236 9.0 26.2 46.6
2015 222 9.0 24.6 38.7
2016 199 10.0 19.9 58.3
2017 168 10.0 16.8 1.8
2018 183 9.0 20.3 1.6
2019 232 10.0 23.1 1.3
2020 270 11.0 24.5 1.1
2021 210 12.0 17.5 15.2
2022 149 8.0 18.6 n/a
2023 152 8.2 18.5 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 Monticello Montessori Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 113 6.9 16.2 61.9
2012 247 9.0 27.4 52.2
2013 211 8.9 23.4 49.3
2014 236 9.0 26.2 46.6
2015 222 9.0 24.6 38.7
2016 199 10.0 19.9 58.3
2017 168 10.0 16.8 1.8
2018 183 9.0 20.3 1.6
2019 232 10.0 23.1 1.3
2020 270 11.0 24.5 1.1
2021 210 12.0 17.5 15.2
2022 149 8.0 18.6 n/a
2023 152 8.2 18.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monticello Montessori Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $683 (9.9%) $6,186 (90.1%) $6,869

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monticello Montessori Charter School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students232152
 34.5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic4028
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White181115
 36.5%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello Montessori Charter School

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Monticello Montessori Charter School.

Students at Monticello Montessori Charter School are 76% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Monticello Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Idaho elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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