Community Montessori

Summary:

Community Montessori is a public charter school in New Albany, Indiana that serves 506 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a predominantly White student population, with a higher percentage of students identifying as two or more races compared to nearby schools.

Community Montessori stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 90% to 97.5% over the past five years, which are significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Indiana Gateway Digital Academy. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, though they still outperform the nearby alternative schools, particularly in English Language Arts. One area of concern is the school's increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 2.7% to 25.2% in the past two years, higher than the nearby Rock Creek Community Academy (20.9%) and Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (48.3%).

Compared to the nearby schools, Community Montessori has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 15.3 over the past three years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.34%) compared to Old Corden Porter School (78.26%) and Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (70.31%). While the school's spending per student has increased over the past four years, it remains higher than the spending at Indiana Gateway Digital Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 4102 St Joseph Rd
       New Albany, IN  47150


(812) 948-1000

District: Community Montessori Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
700th of 1,010 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,946 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
Two or more races:
10.5%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.3% Help


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Compare Details Community Montessori ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Community Montessori ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Community Montessori ranks better than 82.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Community Montessori who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), two or more races (10.5%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Community Montessori is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Community Montessori is $7,946.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Community Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Montessori 700th of 1010 Indiana public elementary schools. (See Community Montessori in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Community Montessori 243rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Community Montessori in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Community Montessori 77th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Community Montessori in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Community Montessori

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 51.02 534th 959 44.3%
2006 55.91 468th 961 51.3%
2007 33.53 757th 985 23.1%
2008 17.05 895th 996 10.1%
2009 20.23 863rd 1003 14.0%
2010 24.55 843rd 1009 16.5%
2011 36.11 773rd 1025 24.6%
2012 44.09 687th 1015 32.3%
2013 10.65 976th 1035 5.7%
2014 16.87 943rd 1036 9.0%
2015 13.58 954th 1040 8.3%
2016 24.88 858th 1046 18.0%
2017 35.47 751st 1033 27.3%
2018 40.71 694th 1027 32.4%
2019 28.31 796th 1031 22.8%
2021 42.94 618th 1016 39.2%
2022 28.38 755th 1020 26.0%
2023 44.07 596th 1016 41.3%
2024 32.62 700th 1010 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Community Montessori

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.93 14th 375 96.3%
2007 70.47 94th 382 75.4%
2008 38.51 296th 392 24.5%
2009 34.31 329th 423 22.2%
2010 25.60 364th 428 15.0%
2011 47.31 289th 451 35.9%
2012 46.61 284th 447 36.5%
2013 45.13 288th 444 35.1%
2014 50.19 286th 470 39.1%
2015 30.16 380th 485 21.6%
2016 36.51 366th 494 25.9%
2017 36.27 339th 472 28.2%
2018 44.17 301st 473 36.4%
2019 32.80 330th 470 29.8%
2021 47.78 253rd 483 47.6%
2022 48.60 257th 490 47.6%
2023 47.06 256th 489 47.6%
2024 49.68 243rd 485 49.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Community Montessori

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Rank History for all high school students at Community Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 75.99 63rd 360 82.5%
2009 75.51 70th 364 80.8%
2010 26.22 283rd 362 21.8%
2011 28.91 283rd 364 22.3%
2012 31.62 275th 373 26.3%
2014 16.14 336th 379 11.3%
2015 35.54 284th 400 29.0%
2016 57.14 156th 394 60.4%
2017 53.94 159th 380 58.2%
2018 60.60 155th 385 59.7%
2019 58.77 128th 389 67.1%
2022 67.83 127th 409 68.9%
2023 48.24 189th 398 52.5%
2024 71.32 77th 431 82.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Community Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.67 24th 285 91.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Community Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.27 108th 392 72.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Community Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.58 85th 383 77.8%
2024 81.43 34th 392 91.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Community Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.50 140th 378 63.0%
2023 42.37 200th 375 46.7%
2024 60.58 99th 381 74.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana 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.

Community Montessori Test Scores
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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Community Montessori

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 74 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2003 74 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2004 119 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2005 161 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2006 276 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 290 3 4 3 1 n/a n/a 15 316
2008 395 4 8 6 0 n/a n/a 30 443
2009 377 5 7 4 0 n/a n/a 39 432
2010 420 8 5 2 1 n/a n/a 36 472
2011 447 5 9 14 1 1 23 0 500
2012 449 8 6 14 0 1 31 0 509
2013 460 11 6 15 0 0 28 0 520
2014 457 9 6 20 0 0 34 0 526
2015 475 7 9 19 0 1 34 0 545
2016 486 3 11 14 0 1 33 0 548
2017 479 7 10 13 0 2 31 0 542
2018 477 8 6 13 0 4 31 0 539
2019 485 8 7 12 0 4 33 0 549
2020 481 10 4 9 0 5 38 0 547
2021 462 12 4 11 1 5 39 0 534
2022 459 4 3 9 1 3 48 0 527
2023 430 7 4 8 1 3 53 0 506

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 Community Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 75 5.0 15.0 n/a
2003 75 5.0 15.0 n/a
2004 124 8.0 15.5 n/a
2005 166 8.7 19.1 n/a
2006 286 10.8 26.5 6.3
2007 316 n/a n/a 3.7
2008 443 22.0 20.1 21.8
2009 432 22.5 19.2 21.1
2010 472 26.0 18.1 26.6
2011 500 22.0 22.7 34.8
2012 509 23.0 22.1 29.3
2013 520 25.0 20.8 31.3
2014 526 26.0 20.2 37.3
2015 545 25.0 21.8 29.4
2016 548 31.0 17.6 28.1
2017 542 37.9 14.2 23.6
2018 539 36.6 14.7 21.7
2019 549 36.0 15.2 22
2020 547 37.5 14.5 22.9
2021 534 39.0 13.6 23.6
2022 527 40.0 13.1 26.6
2023 506 33.0 15.3 21.3

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 Community Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 75 5.0 15.0 n/a
2003 75 5.0 15.0 n/a
2004 124 8.0 15.5 n/a
2005 166 8.7 19.1 n/a
2006 286 10.8 26.5 6.3
2007 316 n/a n/a 3.7
2008 443 22.0 20.1 21.8
2009 432 22.5 19.2 21.1
2010 472 26.0 18.1 26.6
2011 500 22.0 22.7 34.8
2012 509 23.0 22.1 29.3
2013 520 25.0 20.8 31.3
2014 526 26.0 20.2 37.3
2015 545 25.0 21.8 29.4
2016 548 31.0 17.6 28.1
2017 542 37.9 14.2 23.6
2018 539 36.6 14.7 21.7
2019 549 36.0 15.2 22
2020 547 37.5 14.5 22.9
2021 534 39.0 13.6 23.6
2022 527 40.0 13.1 26.6
2023 506 33.0 15.3 21.3

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Community Montessori

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $153 (2.3%) $6,571 (97.7%) $6,724
2020 $152 (2.2%) $6,696 (97.8%) $6,848
2021 $407 (5.4%) $7,113 (94.6%) $7,520
2022 $1,300 (16.4%) $6,646 (83.6%) $7,946

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Community Montessori

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 796th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 596th of 1016 Elementary schools
 18.5%
Ranks 330th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 256th of 489 Middle schools
 17.9%
Ranks 128th of 389 High schoolsRanks 189th of 398 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori)42.139.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori Inc)42.139.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Community Montessori)42.131.3
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Community Montessori Inc)42.131.3
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori)37.846.2
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori Inc)37.846.2
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Community Montessori)26.724
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Community Montessori Inc)26.724
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Community Montessori)4045.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (Community Montessori Inc)4045.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori)37.533.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori Inc)37.533.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Community Montessori)17.53.5
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Community Montessori Inc)17.53.5
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Community Montessori)32.538.5
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Community Montessori Inc)32.538.5
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori)34.838.7
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori Inc)34.838.7
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Community Montessori)17.420.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Community Montessori Inc)17.420.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Community Montessori)41.342.9
 1.6%
   6th Grade Science (Community Montessori Inc)41.342.9
 1.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori)41.243.8
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori Inc)41.243.8
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Community Montessori)29.421.9
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Community Montessori Inc)29.421.9
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori)5036.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Community Montessori Inc)5036.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Community Montessori)22.515.6
 6.9%
   8th Grade Math (Community Montessori Inc)22.515.6
 6.9%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Community Montessori)42.423.7
 18.7%
   End of Course Biology (Community Montessori Inc)42.423.7
 18.7%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549506
 7.8%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian01
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White485430
 11.3%
Two or More Races3353
 60.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%21.3%
 0.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Community Montessori.

Students at Community Montessori are 85% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Community Montessori ranks 700th of 1010 Indiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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

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