Summary:
The Philadelphia Montessori Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Philadelphia Montessori Charter School district. With 236 students, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past three years.
The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on the PSSA tests falling far below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's math proficiency rate was just 6.8%, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Despite relatively high spending of $20,492 per student and a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1, the school has struggled to translate its resources into improved student outcomes.
The data suggests the school may be facing challenges in serving its student population, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the exact percentage is not provided, this indicates the school is likely serving a community with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be contributing to the low academic performance. Overall, the Philadelphia Montessori Charter School appears to be a low-performing school that needs to implement significant improvements to better support its students and close the achievement gap with the state.
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