Swan River Montessori Charter School

Q: Is Swan River Montessori Charter School a good school?

Swan River Montessori Charter School ranks 317 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Swan River Montessori Charter School is an elementary school in Monticello, Minnesota that serves 164 students from kindergarten to 6th grade, and is part of the Monticello Public School District.

Swan River Montessori stands out from the nearby public schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (over 90%) compared to the more diverse student populations at schools like Independence Elementary and Little Mountain Elementary. Swan River Montessori students also consistently outperform the state averages in math and reading proficiency, and the school has been ranked among the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools in recent years. Additionally, Swan River Montessori has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 20%) and a lower student-teacher ratio (around 12:1) compared to the nearby public schools.

While Swan River Montessori's strong academic performance and smaller class sizes are impressive, the school's lack of diversity and the recent decline in its statewide ranking are areas that may require further investigation. It's important to consider the differences in student populations and resources between charter and traditional public schools, as the public schools serve a more diverse student body, including higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, which can impact academic outcomes. Overall, Swan River Montessori Charter School offers a unique educational experience, but parents should also explore the offerings of the surrounding public schools to find the best fit for their child.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

500 Maple St
Monticello, MN 55362-8888

(763) 271-7926

District: Swan River Montessori Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
317^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,079

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

African American:

1.8%

Asian:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swan River Montessori Charter School ranks better than 64% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), Asian (1.8%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swan River Montessori Charter School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Swan River Montessori Charter School employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swan River Montessori Charter School is $12,079.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Swan River Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swan River Montessori Charter School 317^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Swan River Montessori Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Swan River Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swan River Montessori Charter School 133^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swan River Montessori Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Swan River Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	40.36	565^th	756	25.3%
2007	30.91	652^nd	777	16.1%
2008	37.44	612^th	781	21.6%
2010	54.64	469^th	803	41.6%
2011	52.11	487^th	814	40.2%
2012	83.53	51^st	820	93.8%
2013	52.97	468^th	824	43.2%
2014	48.67	521^st	826	36.9%
2015	64.69	322^nd	840	61.7%
2016	82.02	88^th	848	89.6%
2017	78.98	131^st	853	84.6%
2018	80.11	124^th	847	85.4%
2019	62.09	374^th	870	57.0%
2021	78.75	151^st	869	82.6%
2022	58.02	392^nd	858	54.3%
2023	52.42	448^th	845	47.0%
2024	64.42	317^th	881	64.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Swan River Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.94	61^st	774	92.1%
2021	66.75	264^th	783	66.3%
2022	56.70	390^th	799	51.2%
2023	57.86	358^th	787	54.5%
2024	64.43	287^th	809	64.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Swan River Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	57.51	402^nd	798	49.6%
2023	51.69	423^rd	799	47.1%
2024	58.66	364^th	826	55.9%

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Rank History for White students at Swan River Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.14	205^th	712	71.2%
2019	41.82	479^th	722	33.7%
2021	60.26	259^th	710	63.5%
2022	38.35	497^th	725	31.4%
2023	33.82	527^th	712	26.0%
2024	44.59	439^th	730	39.9%

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

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by a parent
Friday, September 2, 2016

Phenomenal school, excellent teachers. Could not be more grateful that our kids get the chance to learn in an environment that values a holistic, well-rounded education suited to the particular needs Close Quote

Enrollment information for Swan River Montessori Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	99	5	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	109
2007	101	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	108
2008	129	4	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	141
2009	131	4	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	144
2010	133	1	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	144
2011	137	0	3	4	0	0	1	145
2012	137	0	3	3	0	0	0	143
2013	143	0	3	4	0	0	0	150
2014	134	0	2	7	3	0	0	146
2015	134	0	4	8	3	0	0	149
2016	138	0	3	5	2	0	1	149
2017	141	2	3	6	2	0	3	157
2018	144	2	2	1	1	0	4	154
2019	149	3	2	0	0	0	4	158
2020	147	3	4	0	0	0	4	158
2021	128	3	2	0	0	0	7	140
2022	128	3	3	3	0	0	2	139
2023	152	3	3	3	1	0	2	164

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 Swan River Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	109	5.0	21.8	8.3
2007	108	5.5	19.6	15.7
2008	141	7.6	18.6	15.6
2009	144	7.9	18.2	15.3
2010	144	8.4	16.9	16
2011	145	8.4	17.2	14.5
2012	143	7.1	20.1	6.3
2013	150	7.3	20.3	6.7
2014	146	9.0	16.1	10.3
2015	149	11.0	13.5	9.4
2016	149	11.0	13.5	8.1
2017	157	10.7	14.5	8.3
2018	154	11.2	13.6	15.6
2019	158	11.6	13.5	10.8
2020	158	11.8	13.3	17.1
2021	140	11.8	11.8	13.6
2022	139	13.1	10.5	13.7
2023	164	13.2	12.4	22

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 Swan River Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	109	5.0	21.8	8.3
2007	108	5.5	19.6	15.7
2008	141	7.6	18.6	15.6
2009	144	7.9	18.2	15.3
2010	144	8.4	16.9	16
2011	145	8.4	17.2	14.5
2012	143	7.1	20.1	6.3
2013	150	7.3	20.3	6.7
2014	146	9.0	16.1	10.3
2015	149	11.0	13.5	9.4
2016	149	11.0	13.5	8.1
2017	157	10.7	14.5	8.3
2018	154	11.2	13.6	15.6
2019	158	11.6	13.5	10.8
2020	158	11.8	13.3	17.1
2021	140	11.8	11.8	13.6
2022	139	13.1	10.5	13.7
2023	164	13.2	12.4	22

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 Swan River Montessori Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,079

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swan River Montessori Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 374^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 448^th of 845 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	79.2	67.9	11.3%
3rd Grade Math (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	79.2	67.9	11.3%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	54.2	57.7	3.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	54.2	57.7	3.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	47.6	36	11.6%
4th Grade Math (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	47.6	36	11.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	71.4	48	23.4%
4th Grade Reading (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	71.4	48	23.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	45.5	23.8	21.6%
5th Grade Math (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	45.5	23.8	21.6%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	63.6	66.7	3%
5th Grade Reading (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	63.6	66.7	3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	77.3	38.1	39.2%
5th Grade Science (Swan River Montessori Charter School)	77.3	38.1	39.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	158	164	3.8%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	149	152	2%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.8%	22%	11.2%

Schools Near Swan River Montessori Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Swan River Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	500 Maple St	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Swan River Montessori Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 271-7926	164	13	12.4	22.0%	152 (92.7%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	64.4	317^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.0%		52.4	448^th of 845 public elementary schools	47.0%	131	75.0	55.6	18.2	50.7	60.0	71.4	57.1	63.6	45.5	45.5	$12,079
Pinewood Elementary - SNW	Public	K-6	1010 W Broadway St	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	20	1	16.1	30.0%	15 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	3 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Pinewood Elementary	Public	1-5	1010 W Broadway St	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2401	788	53	14.7	37.4%	629 (79.8%)	18 (2.3%)	78 (9.9%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (6.5%)	75.8	189^th of 881 public elementary schools	78.5%		77.7	168^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.1%	21	66.7	61.0	62.2	63.4	50.3	60.0	76.9	61.4	59.7	59.7	$12,623
882 Online K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	302 Washington Street	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 272-2000	11	0		36.4%	10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Little Mountain Elementary	Public	1-5	9350 Fallon Ave NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2600	593	40	14.9	39.6%	453 (76.4%)	26 (4.4%)	56 (9.4%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.9%)	64.4	316^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.1%		66.4	289^th of 845 public elementary schools	65.8%	27	57.6	58.1	56.0	57.3	43.7	49.6	68.8	53.4	55.1	55.1	$12,686
Little Mountain Elementary - SNW	Public	K-6	9350 Fallon Avenue	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2600	8	3	2.3		5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Primary DCD - SNW	Public	PK-K	9375 Fenning Avenue NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci	No	No	No	No	(763) 272-2050	5	4	1.1		2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Eastview Education Center	Public	PK-K	9375 Fenning Ave NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2801	342	35	9.6	45.3%	276 (80.7%)	11 (3.2%)	32 (9.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)								(n/a)											$16,426
Monticello Nature Based Education	Public	K-5	9842 Briarwood Avenue NE	Monticello	55362	Wright County	Monticello Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 272-2801	60	0		43.3%	56 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)	95.3	9^th of 881 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)		94.1	90.9	92.3		58.8	95.7	80.0	95.7	95.7
Independence Elementary	Public	3-5	701 Minnesota Ave	Big Lake	55309	Sherburne County	Big Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 262-2537	660	42	15.6	39.7%	512 (77.6%)	37 (5.6%)	51 (7.7%)	11 (1.7%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.7%)	52.8	457^th of 881 public elementary schools	48.1%		58.6	385^th of 845 public elementary schools	54.4%	72	53.0	55.4	51.8	53.4	37.6	42.0	57.9	45.6	47.1	47.1	$11,086

Frequently Asked Questions about Swan River Montessori Charter School

How many students attend Swan River Montessori Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Swan River Montessori Charter School.

What district is Swan River Montessori Charter School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Swan River Montessori Charter School?

Students at Swan River Montessori Charter School are 93% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Swan River Montessori Charter School a good school?

Swan River Montessori Charter School ranks 317^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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