Marquette Montessori Academy

Summary:

Marquette Montessori Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in South Bend, Indiana, with a diverse student population. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Marquette Montessori Academy's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 43% to 54.9% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the district average. The school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are also generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 23.74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15.83% in math. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.36% to 68.93% over the past three school years.

When comparing Marquette Montessori Academy to other nearby schools in the South Bend Community School Corporation, some interesting patterns emerge. Schools like Harrison Elementary School and Coquillard Elementary School have even lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates than Marquette Montessori Academy, while Kennedy Academy and Clay International Academy have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the increased spending per student at Marquette Montessori Academy, from $9,208 in 2018-2019 to $15,081 in 2021-2022, these resources do not appear to have translated into improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 1818 Bergan St
       South Bend, IN  46628


(574) 393-2400

District: South Bend Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
791st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,081 Help


Students who attend Marquette Montessori Academy usually attend:

Middle:    LaSalle Academy
High:    Clay High School
    Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.4%
White:
34.2%
Two or more races:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Compare Details Marquette Montessori Academy ranks worse than 78.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.84. (See more...)
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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 Student population at Marquette Montessori Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.4%), White (34.2%), two or more races (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marquette Montessori Academy is 15.3. 11 elementary schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Marquette Montessori Academy employs 25 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marquette Montessori Academy is $15,081, which is the 7th highest among 16 elementary schools in the South Bend Community School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marquette Montessori Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Bend Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bend Community School Corp 319th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marquette Montessori Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 4.98 932nd 959 2.8%
2006 2.65 945th 961 1.7%
2007 6.83 944th 985 4.2%
2008 7.25 956th 996 4.0%
2009 2.85 990th 1003 1.3%
2010 5.35 979th 1009 3.0%
2011 2.83 1007th 1025 1.8%
2012 21.04 881st 1015 13.2%
2013 15.78 945th 1035 8.7%
2014 5.04 997th 1036 3.8%
2015 8.12 978th 1040 6.0%
2019 7.24 966th 1031 6.3%
2021 10.17 906th 1016 10.8%
2022 9.98 920th 1020 9.8%
2023 24.00 783rd 1016 22.9%
2024 21.84 791st 1010 21.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Open Quote Marquette Primary Montessori Academy is the first public Montessori school in the area. It is a gem waiting to be discovered!! AMAZING staff, friendly, knowledgeable. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marquette Montessori Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 170 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 249 167 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1990 242 204 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 241 184 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1992 230 182 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 420
1993 225 181 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 182 188 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 176 173 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 176 173 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 172 167 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1998 152 179 6 16 2 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 153 194 3 20 3 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 154 191 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 141 202 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2002 124 200 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 124 200 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 88 226 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 82 218 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 80 232 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 73 206 3 10 3 n/a n/a 24 319
2008 55 194 1 10 1 n/a n/a 20 281
2009 110 228 5 24 0 n/a n/a 55 422
2010 129 196 2 39 1 n/a n/a 68 435
2011 88 146 2 30 1 0 42 0 309
2012 182 191 5 44 1 0 66 0 489
2013 192 189 10 54 2 0 47 0 494
2014 205 261 8 56 4 0 50 0 584
2015 186 238 6 48 4 1 55 0 538
2016 148 210 7 30 2 0 27 0 424
2017 157 211 3 37 0 0 45 0 453
2018 156 223 3 27 0 0 42 0 451
2019 190 234 3 41 1 0 60 0 529
2020 190 227 3 31 0 0 61 0 512
2021 185 232 4 44 0 0 72 0 537
2022 136 186 8 34 0 0 62 0 426
2023 131 151 5 40 0 0 56 0 383

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 Marquette Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 25.8 17.3 29.5
1989 422 24.7 17.0 30.1
1990 449 25.9 17.3 34.3
1991 430 24.6 17.4 34.7
1992 420 n/a n/a 44.5
1993 416 23.4 17.8 45.2
1994 384 24.0 16.0 46.6
1995 364 23.9 15.2 42
1996 364 23.9 15.2 42
1997 353 22.0 16.0 53.3
1998 355 22.4 15.8 52.4
1999 373 21.4 17.4 67.3
2000 364 23.0 15.8 69.8
2001 357 28.6 12.5 79.6
2002 336 25.7 13.1 57.4
2003 336 25.7 13.1 57.4
2004 323 22.1 14.6 82.4
2005 310 20.5 15.1 85.5
2006 326 20.2 16.1 81.6
2007 319 n/a n/a 87.1
2008 281 17.2 16.3 83.9
2009 422 22.9 18.4 89.9
2010 435 24.2 17.9 79.3
2011 309 24.6 12.5 67
2012 489 23.9 20.4 65.6
2013 494 22.6 21.7 63.8
2014 584 21.8 26.7 64.7
2015 538 1.0 538.0 64.7
2016 424 18.0 23.5 66.3
2017 453 23.0 19.6 61.6
2018 451 20.7 21.7 69.6
2019 529 23.0 23.0 67.1
2020 512 23.0 22.2 70.1
2021 537 27.0 19.8 57.4
2022 426 33.9 12.5 66.4
2023 383 25.0 15.3 68.9

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 Marquette Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 25.8 17.3 29.5
1989 422 24.7 17.0 30.1
1990 449 25.9 17.3 34.3
1991 430 24.6 17.4 34.7
1992 420 n/a n/a 44.5
1993 416 23.4 17.8 45.2
1994 384 24.0 16.0 46.6
1995 364 23.9 15.2 42
1996 364 23.9 15.2 42
1997 353 22.0 16.0 53.3
1998 355 22.4 15.8 52.4
1999 373 21.4 17.4 67.3
2000 364 23.0 15.8 69.8
2001 357 28.6 12.5 79.6
2002 336 25.7 13.1 57.4
2003 336 25.7 13.1 57.4
2004 323 22.1 14.6 82.4
2005 310 20.5 15.1 85.5
2006 326 20.2 16.1 81.6
2007 319 n/a n/a 87.1
2008 281 17.2 16.3 83.9
2009 422 22.9 18.4 89.9
2010 435 24.2 17.9 79.3
2011 309 24.6 12.5 67
2012 489 23.9 20.4 65.6
2013 494 22.6 21.7 63.8
2014 584 21.8 26.7 64.7
2015 538 1.0 538.0 64.7
2016 424 18.0 23.5 66.3
2017 453 23.0 19.6 61.6
2018 451 20.7 21.7 69.6
2019 529 23.0 23.0 67.1
2020 512 23.0 22.2 70.1
2021 537 27.0 19.8 57.4
2022 426 33.9 12.5 66.4
2023 383 25.0 15.3 68.9

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 Marquette Montessori Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $642 (7.0%) $8,566 (93.0%) $9,208
2020 $1,019 (10.1%) $9,112 (89.9%) $10,131
2021 $1,356 (12.9%) $9,186 (87.1%) $10,542
2022 $3,616 (24.0%) $11,465 (76.0%) $15,081

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marquette Montessori Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 966th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 783rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Montessori Academy)26.231.4
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Bend Community School Corp)2518.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Marquette Montessori Academy)24.637.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (South Bend Community School Corp)32.923.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Montessori Academy)19.441.2
 21.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Bend Community School Corp)21.617.6
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Marquette Montessori Academy)15.920.6
 4.7%
   4th Grade Math (South Bend Community School Corp)25.318.7
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Marquette Montessori Academy)17.535.3
 17.8%
   4th Grade Science (South Bend Community School Corp)20.516.5
 4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Montessori Academy)11.518.6
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Bend Community School Corp)2018.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Marquette Montessori Academy)3.82.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (South Bend Community School Corp)19.514.6
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marquette Montessori Academy)7.77
 0.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (South Bend Community School Corp)19.316.3
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Montessori Academy)23.125.9
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Bend Community School Corp)2019.3
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Marquette Montessori Academy)7.70
 7.7%
   6th Grade Math (South Bend Community School Corp)18.213.7
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Marquette Montessori Academy)15.418.5
 3.1%
   6th Grade Science (South Bend Community School Corp)21.419.5
 1.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529383
 27.6%
African American234151
 35.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic4140
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White190131
 31.1%
Two or More Races6056
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%68.9%
 1.8%


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Students who attend Marquette Montessori Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : LaSalle Academy
High : Clay High School
High : Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

Marquette Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Marquette Montessori Academy.

Students at Marquette Montessori Academy are 39% African American, 34% White, 15% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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