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Washington Montessori

Summary:

Washington Montessori is a public charter school located in Washington, North Carolina, serving 403 students in grades K-12 with a unique Montessori-based educational approach.

The school consistently outperforms the state average in reading proficiency across all grade levels, with particularly strong results in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. In mathematics, the school's performance is more mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the state average (7th and 8th grades) and others falling below (3rd, 4th, and 5th grades). However, the school's science proficiency is noteworthy, with 8th-grade students significantly outperforming the state average. Additionally, in end-of-course (EOC) assessments, Washington Montessori stands out in English II, where its proficiency rates are consistently higher than the state average.

The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic success. However, the school's racial composition has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.36%) compared to the state average, with lower representation of other racial/ethnic groups. This raises questions about the school's accessibility and inclusiveness for students from diverse backgrounds, and it would be valuable to investigate the factors contributing to the school's racial makeup.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2330 Old Bath Hwy
       Washington, NC  27889

(252) 946-1977

District: Washington Montessori

SchoolDigger Rank:
811th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.3% Help


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Compare Details Washington Montessori ranks worse than 53.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details Washington Montessori ranks better than 72.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Washington Montessori ranks worse than 55.6% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Montessori is 12.2. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Montessori 811th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Washington Montessori in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Washington Montessori 218th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Washington Montessori in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Washington Montessori 356th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Washington Montessori in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Montessori

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.03 759th 1276 40.5%
2007 29.59 1025th 1293 20.7%
2008 34.23 948th 1324 28.4%
2009 51.55 747th 1354 44.8%
2010 69.39 408th 1363 70.1%
2011 71.15 380th 1381 72.5%
2012 71.39 372nd 1388 73.2%
2013 42.89 793rd 1403 43.5%
2014 59.49 545th 1390 60.8%
2015 55.81 645th 1440 55.2%
2016 36.34 979th 1425 31.3%
2017 58.00 608th 1429 57.5%
2018 57.77 614th 1434 57.2%
2019 59.63 577th 1473 60.8%
2021 81.98 220th 1489 85.2%
2022 68.30 430th 1514 71.6%
2023 69.19 420th 1502 72.0%
2024 46.48 811th 1505 46.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.91 532nd 1437 63.0%
2024 36.57 977th 1450 32.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.90 767th 1405 45.4%
2019 50.99 723rd 1424 49.2%
2021 77.51 262nd 1440 81.8%
2022 65.38 453rd 1458 68.9%
2023 70.65 378th 1459 74.1%
2024 39.93 904th 1455 37.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.72 247th 897 72.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.98 470th 1413 66.7%
2019 68.08 410th 1430 71.3%
2021 81.46 212th 1444 85.3%
2022 68.64 406th 1464 72.3%
2023 62.48 523rd 1461 64.2%
2024 51.57 717th 1464 51.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.65 731st 1178 37.9%
2019 41.32 749th 1183 36.7%
2021 69.31 322nd 1172 72.5%
2022 50.62 607th 1194 49.2%
2023 45.36 682nd 1183 42.3%
2024 28.84 914th 1166 21.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Washington Montessori

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Rank History for all middle school students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.07 187th 598 68.7%
2007 55.41 310th 606 48.8%
2008 48.49 360th 620 41.9%
2009 66.92 216th 630 65.7%
2010 65.54 232nd 640 63.8%
2011 85.06 31st 648 95.2%
2012 82.55 62nd 662 90.6%
2013 78.00 117th 673 82.6%
2014 77.46 127th 627 79.7%
2015 70.59 185th 705 73.8%
2016 55.61 308th 692 55.5%
2017 69.06 200th 694 71.2%
2018 71.09 180th 691 74.0%
2019 72.61 176th 737 76.1%
2021 85.02 84th 741 88.7%
2022 71.42 192nd 786 75.6%
2023 68.33 220th 784 71.9%
2024 68.72 218th 793 72.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.96 280th 743 62.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.89 198th 656 69.8%
2019 63.06 247th 684 63.9%
2021 77.20 134th 706 81.0%
2022 64.70 231st 733 68.5%
2023 62.21 250th 731 65.8%
2024 61.13 262nd 738 64.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.26 171st 665 74.3%
2019 77.34 131st 697 81.2%
2021 85.93 74th 711 89.6%
2022 71.47 179th 748 76.1%
2023 69.76 192nd 747 74.3%
2024 72.41 180th 751 76.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.16 278th 596 53.4%
2019 50.25 311th 624 50.2%
2021 66.93 182nd 632 71.2%
2022 51.87 303rd 658 54.0%
2023 57.61 259th 656 60.5%
2024 60.52 240th 652 63.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.61 54th 514 89.5%
2021 73.58 135th 594 77.3%
2022 65.17 203rd 621 67.3%
2023 36.39 387th 626 38.2%
2024 42.34 356th 640 44.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.50 351st 449 21.8%
2019 84.17 36th 475 92.4%
2021 72.83 74th 475 84.4%
2022 46.33 308th 594 48.1%
2023 21.00 483rd 588 17.9%
2024 12.19 547th 602 9.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.63 142nd 463 69.3%
2021 82.66 43rd 481 91.1%
2022 76.63 141st 585 75.9%
2023 47.89 287th 602 52.3%
2024 54.22 246th 607 59.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Washington Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 281st 427 34.2%
2019 76.18 63rd 444 85.8%
2021 63.31 119th 439 72.9%
2022 53.66 246th 534 53.9%
2023 23.65 435th 537 19.0%
2024 31.15 404th 553 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 19, 2013

Open Quote This has been a wonderful school for our children. The teachers are warm. caring, and go out of their way to maintain clear communication with parents. I feel that the academics are above average for this state, but where the school really shines is in its ability to nurture confident, competent, self-directed children. These are some of the most well adjusted children I have ever seen. I am thankful that this school is here! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 12, 2013

Open Quote The teachers, parents and school environment are phenomenal. This has been an excellent choice for our children, but is not for everyone or every child; it is not a one-size-fits-all traditional educational approach. Our children are blessed with the opportunity to learn in an environment that fosters grace, courtesy and creativity as much as it does academics. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Washington Montessori

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 55 10 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2002 104 26 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2003 104 26 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2004 141 28 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 178 32 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2006 211 36 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2007 195 26 1 12 0 n/a n/a 6 240
2008 209 41 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2009 211 45 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2010 213 38 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2011 219 24 2 32 0 0 14 0 291
2012 241 19 1 28 0 0 11 0 300
2013 252 16 0 32 0 0 10 0 310
2014 248 16 4 24 0 0 9 0 301
2015 280 19 4 21 0 0 8 0 332
2016 304 18 4 24 0 0 8 0 358
2017 335 18 4 26 0 1 8 0 392
2018 352 17 5 28 0 0 6 0 408
2019 373 15 5 26 1 0 10 0 430
2020 333 15 3 22 0 0 30 0 403
2021 359 18 4 23 0 0 18 0 422
2022 346 11 2 26 0 1 20 0 406
2023 344 7 3 30 1 1 17 0 403

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 Washington Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 75 3.0 25.0 n/a
2002 147 6.0 24.5 0
2003 147 6.0 24.5 0
2004 186 8.0 23.3 0
2005 227 11.0 20.6 n/a
2006 271 11.0 24.6 n/a
2007 240 n/a n/a n/a
2008 265 12.0 22.1 n/a
2009 271 13.0 20.8 n/a
2010 270 16.0 16.8 19.6
2011 291 15.9 18.2 0
2012 300 15.5 19.3 18.3
2013 310 16.0 19.2 28.4
2014 301 16.1 18.6 28.2
2015 332 19.0 17.4 26.2
2016 358 24.0 14.9 23.7
2017 392 28.0 13.9 18.9
2018 408 34.3 11.8 7.8
2019 430 34.9 12.2 9.3
2020 403 34.4 11.6 n/a
2021 422 30.9 13.6 n/a
2022 406 29.6 13.6 n/a
2023 403 32.8 12.2 n/a

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 Washington Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 75 3.0 25.0 n/a
2002 147 6.0 24.5 0
2003 147 6.0 24.5 0
2004 186 8.0 23.3 0
2005 227 11.0 20.6 n/a
2006 271 11.0 24.6 n/a
2007 240 n/a n/a n/a
2008 265 12.0 22.1 n/a
2009 271 13.0 20.8 n/a
2010 270 16.0 16.8 19.6
2011 291 15.9 18.2 0
2012 300 15.5 19.3 18.3
2013 310 16.0 19.2 28.4
2014 301 16.1 18.6 28.2
2015 332 19.0 17.4 26.2
2016 358 24.0 14.9 23.7
2017 392 28.0 13.9 18.9
2018 408 34.3 11.8 7.8
2019 430 34.9 12.2 9.3
2020 403 34.4 11.6 n/a
2021 422 30.9 13.6 n/a
2022 406 29.6 13.6 n/a
2023 403 32.8 12.2 n/a

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Montessori

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 577th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 420th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.2%
Ranks 176th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 220th of 784 Middle schools
 4.2%
Ranks 54th of 514 High schoolsRanks 387th of 626 High schools
 51.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Montessori)6170.3
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Washington Montessori)87.889.2
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Montessori)35.346.2
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Washington Montessori)58.871.8
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Montessori)58.557.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Washington Montessori)63.454.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Montessori)6174.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Montessori)73.754.5
 19.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Washington Montessori)84.260.6
 23.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Montessori)53.859.3
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Washington Montessori)88.559.3
 29.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Montessori)47.442.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Washington Montessori)65.857.1
 8.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Washington Montessori)84.285.7
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%
End of Course English II (Washington Montessori)8069.2
 10.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Washington Montessori)7540
 35%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Washington Montessori)58.346.7
 11.6%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students430403
 6.3%
African American157
 53.3%
American Indian11
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic2630
 15.4%
Pacific Islander01
White373344
 7.8%
Two or More Races1017
 70%

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Students at Washington Montessori are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Washington Montessori ranks 811th of 1505 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Washington Montessori.


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