Three Rivers Montessori School

Three Rivers Montessori School is the sole public charter elementary school serving the Elk River, Minnesota area. With a predominantly white student population and academic performance significantly below the state average, the school faces challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

The Three Rivers Montessori School has a student-teacher ratio of 19.6 to 1 and a high rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in math and reading are well below the state average, with only 17.78% of students proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 45.47%. This consistent underperformance has led to the school being ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Three Rivers Montessori School is the only school in the district, the data suggests that the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The lack of diversity, economic disadvantage, and persistent academic underperformance are all areas that warrant further investigation and potential improvement efforts to ensure that all students in the Elk River community have access to a strong educational foundation.