Bucks County Montessori Charter School

Summary:

Bucks County Montessori Charter School is an exceptional elementary school serving 182 students from kindergarten to 6th grade in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked Pennsbury School District.

This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 19th and 130th out of over 1,500 schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and significantly outperforms the state averages in Pennsylvania across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates of 75.2% in Math, 100% in Science, and 86.2% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (28.02% in 2022-2023), suggests the school is effectively serving students from diverse backgrounds and providing an equitable educational experience.

Compared to nearby public schools like Makefield Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School, and Morrisville Intermediate School, Bucks County Montessori Charter School stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio of around 12:1 and higher spending per student, ranging from $13,874 to $17,712 over the past few years. These factors, along with the school's Montessori-based educational approach, likely contribute to its exceptional academic performance and make it a standout example in the region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter K-6

219 Tyburn Rd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030

(215) 428-6700

District: Bucks County Montessori Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,116

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.5%

Asian:

28.0%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bucks County Montessori Charter School ranks better than 95.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.5%), Asian (28%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucks County Montessori Charter School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Bucks County Montessori Charter School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bucks County Montessori Charter School is $16,116.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bucks County Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucks County Montessori Charter School 72^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bucks County Montessori Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bucks County Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucks County Montessori Charter School 15^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bucks County Montessori Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Bucks County Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	62.29	570^th	1302	56.2%
2004	78.03	280^th	1308	78.6%
2005	63.10	557^th	1299	57.1%
2006	73.05	402^nd	1545	74.0%
2007	74.61	375^th	1555	75.9%
2008	74.04	364^th	1551	76.5%
2009	62.51	685^th	1549	55.8%
2010	66.80	588^th	1579	62.8%
2011	67.39	588^th	1597	63.2%
2012	75.36	376^th	1599	76.5%
2015	86.80	117^th	1474	92.1%
2016	88.77	80^th	1554	94.9%
2017	88.68	76^th	1547	95.1%
2018	92.35	19^th	1530	98.8%
2019	86.72	130^th	1544	91.6%
2021	89.09	100^th	1433	93.0%
2022	91.30	71^st	1534	95.4%
2023	91.09	72^nd	1534	95.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bucks County Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.46	7^th	160	95.6%

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Rank History for White students at Bucks County Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.69	163^rd	1236	86.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 28, 2011

BCMCS is the perfect environment for your child to be a child. While it is important to learn "rigorous" academics, your child is child not an adult. The report card for the school should be compared to others. 82% of the children have advanced proficiency. This website is not a good judge of rankings. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bucks County Montessori Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	96	7	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2002	138	9	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2003	138	9	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2004	151	7	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2005	155	4	13	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
2006	146	5	14	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2007	149	3	16	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2008	150	2	16	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2009	144	3	21	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2010	137	4	26	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	176
2011	132	5	36	7	0	0	3	0	183
2012	139	4	39	3	0	0	8	0	193
2013	138	4	46	3	0	1	7	0	199
2014	136	4	50	3	0	0	7	0	200
2015	129	2	52	6	0	0	7	0	196
2016	126	3	52	2	0	0	10	0	193
2017	126	3	51	1	0	0	11	0	192
2018	128	3	50	2	0	0	12	0	195
2019	115	2	64	2	1	0	12	0	196
2020	126	6	57	2	1	0	13	0	205
2021	112	6	49	3	1	0	10	0	181
2022	109	6	49	5	1	0	14	0	184
2023	101	7	51	6	1	0	16	0	182

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 Bucks County Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	110	5.0	22.0	0
2002	153	10.0	15.3	0
2003	153	10.0	15.3	0
2004	174	17.0	10.2	0
2005	176	18.5	9.5	0
2006	175	16.2	10.8	0
2007	178	15.2	11.7	0
2008	178	17.1	10.4	n/a
2009	177	12.0	14.8	n/a
2010	176	11.5	15.3	n/a
2011	183	15.5	11.8	n/a
2012	193	13.6	14.1	n/a
2013	199	15.4	12.8	0
2014	200	17.4	11.4	0
2015	196	16.0	12.2	0
2016	193	17.0	11.3	0
2017	192	15.6	12.3	n/a
2018	195	18.6	10.4	n/a
2019	196	17.6	11.1	n/a
2020	205	16.6	12.3	n/a
2021	181	14.7	12.2	n/a
2022	184	15.0	12.2	n/a
2023	182	15.0	12.1	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 Bucks County Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	110	5.0	22.0	0
2002	153	10.0	15.3	0
2003	153	10.0	15.3	0
2004	174	17.0	10.2	0
2005	176	18.5	9.5	0
2006	175	16.2	10.8	0
2007	178	15.2	11.7	0
2008	178	17.1	10.4	n/a
2009	177	12.0	14.8	n/a
2010	176	11.5	15.3	n/a
2011	183	15.5	11.8	n/a
2012	193	13.6	14.1	n/a
2013	199	15.4	12.8	0
2014	200	17.4	11.4	0
2015	196	16.0	12.2	0
2016	193	17.0	11.3	0
2017	192	15.6	12.3	n/a
2018	195	18.6	10.4	n/a
2019	196	17.6	11.1	n/a
2020	205	16.6	12.3	n/a
2021	181	14.7	12.2	n/a
2022	184	15.0	12.2	n/a
2023	182	15.0	12.1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bucks County Montessori Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$112 (0.8%)	$13,762 (99.2%)	$13,874
2020	$130 (0.9%)	$14,583 (99.1%)	$14,713
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$17,712 (100.0%)	$17,712
2022	$143 (0.9%)	$15,973 (99.1%)	$16,116

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucks County Montessori Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 130^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 72^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	67.5	62.5	5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	81.1	75	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	75.8	82.8	7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	93.1	100	6.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	89.6	93.1	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	75	81.3	6.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	100	81.2	18.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	86.7	68.8	17.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	93.3	100	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	74.3	75.2	0.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	93.1	100	6.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bucks County Montessori Charter School)	89.9	86.2	3.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	196	182	7.1%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	64	51	20.3%
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	115	101	12.2%
Two or More Races	12	16	33.3%

Schools Near Bucks County Montessori Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bucks County Montessori Charter School	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-6	219 Tyburn Rd	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Bucks County Montessori Charter School	Yes	Yes	No	No	(215) 428-6700	182	15	12.1		101 (55.5%)	7 (3.8%)	6 (3.3%)	51 (28.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.8%)	91.1	72^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	95.3%		91.3	71^st of 1534 public elementary schools	95.4%	1	62.5	82.8	81.3	68.8	75.2	100.0	100.0	75.0	93.1	81.2	100.0	86.2	$16,116	$143	$15,973
Fallsington Elementary School	Public	K-5	134 Yardley Ave	Fallsington	19058	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 428-4170	261	25	10.3	43.3%	177 (67.8%)	7 (2.7%)	36 (13.8%)	20 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.0%)	77.3	334^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.2%		70.2	491^st of 1534 public elementary schools	68.0%	157	88.2	65.9	52.5		70.4	75.6	75.6	80.4	69.2	57.5		70.0	$19,932	$833	$19,100
Manor Elementary School	Public	K-5	401 Penn Valley Road	Levittown	19054	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 949-6770	430	38	11.2	48.8%	320 (74.4%)	12 (2.8%)	48 (11.2%)	16 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.4%)	69.2	513^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.6%		57.8	734^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.2%	221	72.4	50.7	43.2		55.3	82.4	82.4	72.0	66.6	58.1		65.4	$18,366	$809	$17,557
Penn Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	180 North Turn Lane	Levittown	19054	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 949-6800	383	33	11.4	52.5%	283 (73.9%)	9 (2.3%)	54 (14.1%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.6%)	53.8	816^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.8%		55.2	793^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	48.3%	23	58.4	48.3	42.0		49.2	76.7	76.7	50.0	55.0	49.3		51.3	$18,594	$817	$17,777
Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	185 Walton Dr	Morrisville	19067	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 428-4256	568	47	11.9	24.8%	397 (69.9%)	44 (7.7%)	36 (6.3%)	44 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (8.1%)	79.7	289^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.2%		77.4	340^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.8%	51	62.5	80.6	61.3		68.5	91.7	91.7	61.8	74.5	68.2		68.2	$18,249	$803	$17,446
Walt Disney Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Lakeside Drive North	Levittown	19054	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 949-6868	362	34	10.5	47.8%	246 (68.0%)	29 (8.0%)	53 (14.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.7%)	79.3	293^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	80.9%		75.6	371^st of 1534 public elementary schools	75.8%	78	73.7	68.7	61.7		67.8	93.7	93.7	69.1	60.5	65.5		65.2	$18,881	$828	$18,053
Oxford Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	430 Trenton Rd	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 949-6808	406	32	12.8	42.4%	297 (73.2%)	24 (5.9%)	39 (9.6%)	16 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.9%)	75	379^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.3%		71.9	460^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.0%	81	56.7	69.4	54.6		59.6	94.9	94.9	65.2	65.5	66.2		65.6	$19,057	$833	$18,224
Grandview Elementary School	Public	K-2	80 Grandview Ave	Morrisville	19067	Bucks County	Morrisville Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 736-5280	212	15	14.5	100.0%	71 (33.5%)	77 (36.3%)	47 (22.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.5%)								(n/a)													$33,209	$2,856	$30,352
Morrisville Intermediate School	Public	3-5	550 W Palmer St	Morrisville	19067	Bucks County	Morrisville Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 736-5270	209	16	13.2	100.0%	70 (33.5%)	67 (32.1%)	53 (25.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.7%)	27.9	1146^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.3%		26.2	1151^st of 1534 public elementary schools	25.0%	5	34.7	16.7	37.9		29.5	65.2	65.2	35.3	30.3	48.3		37.5	$23,473	$2,019	$21,454
Makefield Elementary School	Public	K-5	1939 Makefield Rd	Yardley	19067	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 321-2420	402	34	11.7	21.1%	275 (68.4%)	49 (12.2%)	42 (10.4%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)	81	261^st of 1534 public elementary schools	83.0%		83	237^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.6%	24	64.5	67.6	54.9		62.5	89.5	89.5	77.4	76.4	71.0		75.0	$18,239	$425	$17,813

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucks County Montessori Charter School

How many students attend Bucks County Montessori Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 182 students attended Bucks County Montessori Charter School.

What district is Bucks County Montessori Charter School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Bucks County Montessori Charter School?

Students at Bucks County Montessori Charter School are 55% White, 28% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is Bucks County Montessori Charter School a good school?

Yes! Bucks County Montessori Charter School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 72^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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