Three Rivers Montessori School

Summary:

Three Rivers Montessori School is a public charter elementary school in Elk River, Minnesota, serving 157 students from kindergarten to 6th grade, with a predominantly White student population.

While the school aims to provide a Montessori-based education, its academic performance has been a significant concern. Three Rivers Montessori consistently underperforms compared to the state and nearby public schools, such as Big Woods Elementary, Hassan Elementary, and Twin Lakes Elementary, in both Math and Reading proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 17.78% in Math and 26.67% in Reading, significantly lower than the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, particularly White students, is also concerning, with the school ranking 726 out of 730 Minnesota elementary schools for this subgroup in Math.

Further analysis reveals that the school's high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 12.27% to 24.84%, and its relatively high student-teacher ratio, which has varied from 17 to 19.6, may be contributing factors to the school's academic underperformance. Additionally, the school's racial makeup, which is predominantly White, may be a factor in the observed racial disparities in achievement. The school's declining performance over the past few years, with Math proficiency rates dropping from 28.57% in 2021-2022 to 17.78% in 2023-2024, suggests the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to address these challenges and improve educational outcomes for all students at Elk River Public School District.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

17267 Yale St NW
Elk River, MN 55330-8888

(763) 595-1213

District: Three Rivers Montessori School

SchoolDigger Rank:
747^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

African American:

5.1%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.01. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Three Rivers Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Rivers Montessori School 747^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Three Rivers Montessori School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Three Rivers Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Rivers Montessori School 402^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Three Rivers Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	28.49	657^th	858	23.4%
2023	14.03	727^th	845	14.0%
2024	17.01	747^th	881	15.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Three Rivers Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.04	665^th	799	16.8%

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Rank History for White students at Three Rivers Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	12.24	693^rd	725	4.4%
2023	2.52	707^th	712	0.7%
2024	4.13	726^th	730	0.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Three Rivers Montessori School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	78	1	0	2	4	85
2022	144	6	1	5	7	163
2023	144	8	0	2	3	157

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Three Rivers Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	85	5.0	17.0	17.6
2022	163	8.0	20.3	12.3
2023	157	8.0	19.6	24.8

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 Three Rivers Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	85	5.0	17.0	17.6
2022	163	8.0	20.3	12.3
2023	157	8.0	19.6	24.8

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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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
Three Rivers Montessori School	Public, Charter	K-6	17267 Yale St NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Three Rivers Montessori School	Yes	No	No	No	(763) 595-1213	157	8	19.6	24.8%	144 (91.7%)	8 (5.1%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	17	747^th of 881 public elementary schools	15.2%		14	727^th of 845 public elementary schools	14.0%	20	36.4	11.8	14.3	17.8	18.2	23.5	42.9	26.7	38.5	38.5
Otsego Elementary	Public	K-4	8125 NE River Rd	Otsego	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 241-3494	563	32	17.8	20.6%	441 (78.3%)	28 (5.0%)	35 (6.2%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.1%)	74	218^th of 881 public elementary schools	75.3%		75.2	201^st of 845 public elementary schools	76.2%	17	63.8	67.8		65.9	53.3	61.7		57.7			$11,654
Parker Elementary	Public	K-5	500 School St	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 241-3500	530	30	17.8	32.6%	438 (82.6%)	30 (5.7%)	14 (2.6%)	16 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	76.5	176^th of 881 public elementary schools	80.0%		80	141^st of 845 public elementary schools	83.3%	35	74.4	66.7	54.3	65.4	59.3	55.6	67.5	60.6	55.6	55.6	$11,152
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	998 Jackson Street NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 241-3480	557	33	16.7	46.5%	400 (71.8%)	38 (6.8%)	65 (11.7%)	16 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)	61.6	358^th of 881 public elementary schools	59.4%		62	345^th of 845 public elementary schools	59.2%	13	73.5	66.3	42.2	58.9	64.3	50.6	56.0	56.9	33.3	33.3	$12,091
Online728 Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 241-3400	32	0	21.4	37.5%	20 (62.5%)	3 (9.4%)	3 (9.4%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Elk River District Shared Time Prog	Public	K-5	11500 193rd Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											$2,295
Twin Lakes Elementary	Public	K-5	10051 191st Ave NW	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 274-7242	705	36	19.4	26.5%	570 (80.9%)	50 (7.1%)	21 (3.0%)	24 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.4%)	87.9	63^rd of 881 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.5	45^th of 845 public elementary schools	94.7%	18	83.2	86.9	66.4	78.9	75.2	83.1	71.3	76.7	50.0	50.0	$12,229
Meadowvale Elementary	Public	K-5	12701 Elk Lake Rd	Elk River	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 241-3470	542	32	17.0	17.0%	461 (85.1%)	16 (3.0%)	21 (3.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.6%)	81.8	125^th of 881 public elementary schools	85.8%		84	105^th of 845 public elementary schools	87.6%	20	75.5	60.5	59.4	65.3	66.3	63.4	76.4	69.2	57.1	57.1	$11,037
Prairie View Elementary School	Public	K-4	12220 80th St NE	Otsego	55330	Sherburne County	Elk River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 274-6270	675	40	16.9	21.5%	479 (71.0%)	85 (12.6%)	20 (3.0%)	40 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.4%)	82.5	119^th of 881 public elementary schools	86.5%		82.7	112^th of 845 public elementary schools	86.7%	7	77.0	73.0		74.9	63.4	57.9		60.6			$10,554
Big Woods Elementary	Public	1-4	13470 Frankfort Pkwy NE	Saint Michael	55376	Wright County	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 497-8025	660	34	19.1	15.8%	561 (85.0%)	19 (2.9%)	25 (3.8%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.1%)	84.7	95^th of 881 public elementary schools	89.2%		90.3	37^th of 845 public elementary schools	95.6%	58	70.2	82.4		76.3	55.9	76.3		66.1			$9,739

Frequently Asked Questions about Three Rivers Montessori School

What is the racial makeup of Three Rivers Montessori School?

Students at Three Rivers Montessori School are 92% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Three Rivers Montessori School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Three Rivers Montessori School.

Is Three Rivers Montessori School a good school?

Three Rivers Montessori School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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