Summary:
Montessori Regional Charter School is the sole elementary school in the Montessori Regional Charter School district, which is ranked 473 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating. The school serves grades K-8 and has an enrollment of 583 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 1. However, the school's academic performance is a significant concern, as it has consistently low proficiency rates on the PSSA tests, with math proficiency ranging from 13-30% and ELA proficiency ranging from 29.9-48.9% across grade levels.
The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past 3 years, going from 1173 out of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1192 out of 1526 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high dropout rate of 1.6% in 2022-2023. Despite spending $12,247 per student in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting inefficient use of resources or other underlying issues.
The data also reveals that Montessori Regional Charter School serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high-need student population may present unique challenges and resource requirements that the school is struggling to address effectively. Overall, the data paints a picture of a struggling school that is underperforming academically and facing significant challenges in educating its students.
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