Montessori Regional Charter School

Summary:

Montessori Regional Charter School is a public charter school serving 583 students in grades K-8 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Despite being a Montessori-based school, it has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, as it significantly underperforms the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas on the PSSA exams. In 2023-2024, only 20.1% of students were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 40.4%, and only 37.2% were proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 53%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students, who ranked in the bottom 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, and Hispanic students and students of low socioeconomic status, who ranked in the bottom third. Additionally, the school has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0% to 1.6%, which is concerning for an elementary school.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Chestnut Hill Elementary and Grandview Elementary in the Millcreek Township School District, Montessori Regional Charter School performs significantly worse across all academic metrics. This suggests that there are opportunities for improvement in areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, teacher quality, and student support services to better serve the school's high-poverty student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2549 West 8th Street
       Erie, PA  16505


(814) 833-7771

District: Montessori Regional Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1192nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,247 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
African American:
14.4%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montessori Regional Charter School ranks worse than 78.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Montessori Regional Charter School ranks worse than 66% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.45. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Montessori Regional Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.2%), African American (14.4%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montessori Regional Charter School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montessori Regional Charter School is $12,247.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montessori Regional Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Regional Charter School 1192nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Montessori Regional Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Regional Charter School 588th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Montessori Regional Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Regional Charter School 473rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montessori Regional Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.87 808th 1545 47.7%
2007 36.42 1188th 1555 23.6%
2008 39.48 1149th 1551 25.9%
2009 44.42 1086th 1549 29.9%
2010 38.95 1194th 1579 24.4%
2011 45.57 1111th 1597 30.4%
2012 43.14 1149th 1599 28.1%
2015 45.57 934th 1474 36.6%
2016 36.57 1110th 1554 28.6%
2017 46.80 969th 1547 37.4%
2018 37.22 1091st 1530 28.7%
2019 41.83 1045th 1544 32.3%
2021 21.11 1141st 1433 20.4%
2022 24.41 1173rd 1534 23.5%
2023 23.56 1184th 1534 22.8%
2024 21.93 1192nd 1526 21.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.93 958th 1414 32.2%
2024 34.17 1025th 1432 28.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.62 1196th 1488 19.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.42 769th 1043 26.3%
2024 19.19 922nd 1084 14.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.74 1144th 1495 23.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.12 200th 454 55.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.66 1166th 1236 5.7%
2024 8.74 1170th 1229 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Montessori Regional Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.87 641st 893 28.2%
2024 35.45 588th 891 34.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.77 533rd 874 39.0%
2024 50.49 435th 877 50.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.97 639th 860 25.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.41 589th 672 12.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.06 431st 870 50.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.92 138th 408 66.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Montessori Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.71 644th 681 5.4%
2024 16.37 600th 673 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 17, 2012

Open Quote My child loves going to school each day! The teachers, principal, and staff are wonderful. They are very dedicated, professional, and kind. The school has made AYP every year, helps the community, and offers breakfast for free to every student. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Open Quote This is a great public school...my children are excited about learning and I know that they are safe and happy every day. The building is older and they are still growing, which can be a problem, but everyone makes a big effort to get things done right. I am so satisfied and I know that this foundation will make them great students in middle and high school. So glad I found it and got in through the lottery. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montessori Regional Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 95 7 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 116 10 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 138 12 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2008 146 11 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 169
2009 181 6 5 6 3 n/a n/a 7 208
2010 222 11 6 7 3 n/a n/a 10 259
2011 229 7 6 8 2 0 10 0 262
2012 201 17 5 12 0 0 3 0 238
2013 269 31 13 21 1 0 2 0 337
2014 297 42 9 16 3 0 10 0 377
2015 327 42 8 31 3 0 14 0 425
2016 346 61 10 34 3 1 14 0 469
2017 355 72 13 46 4 1 13 0 504
2018 360 70 18 46 4 1 21 0 520
2019 371 61 18 49 7 1 25 0 532
2020 382 58 17 60 8 1 43 0 569
2021 366 63 21 67 5 1 36 0 559
2022 345 75 20 61 6 1 44 0 552
2023 345 84 22 70 4 1 57 0 583

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 Montessori Regional Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 109 12.0 9.1 0
2006 135 13.3 10.2 0
2007 160 15.3 10.5 0
2008 169 15.0 11.3 n/a
2009 208 17.0 12.2 n/a
2010 259 19.5 13.2 33.3
2011 262 20.0 13.1 45
2012 238 19.0 12.5 50
2013 337 19.0 17.7 52.2
2014 377 25.0 15.0 38.5
2015 425 25.0 17.0 58.8
2016 469 29.0 16.1 63.8
2017 504 30.0 16.8 n/a
2018 520 30.0 17.3 59
2019 532 32.0 16.6 64.1
2020 569 32.0 17.7 n/a
2021 559 34.0 16.4 51.3
2022 552 30.0 18.4 42.6
2023 583 36.0 16.1 100

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 Montessori Regional Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 109 12.0 9.1 0
2006 135 13.3 10.2 0
2007 160 15.3 10.5 0
2008 169 15.0 11.3 n/a
2009 208 17.0 12.2 n/a
2010 259 19.5 13.2 33.3
2011 262 20.0 13.1 45
2012 238 19.0 12.5 50
2013 337 19.0 17.7 52.2
2014 377 25.0 15.0 38.5
2015 425 25.0 17.0 58.8
2016 469 29.0 16.1 63.8
2017 504 30.0 16.8 n/a
2018 520 30.0 17.3 59
2019 532 32.0 16.6 64.1
2020 569 32.0 17.7 n/a
2021 559 34.0 16.4 51.3
2022 552 30.0 18.4 42.6
2023 583 36.0 16.1 100

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 Montessori Regional Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $565 (5.5%) $9,731 (94.5%) $10,296
2020 $924 (7.5%) $11,345 (92.5%) $12,269
2021 $2,232 (20.5%) $8,662 (79.5%) $10,894
2022 $1,572 (12.8%) $10,675 (87.2%) $12,247

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montessori Regional Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1045th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1184th of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Montessori Regional Charter School)47.728.2
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Regional Charter School)50.738.5
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Montessori Regional Charter School)31.328.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Montessori Regional Charter School)77.668.4
 9.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Regional Charter School)61.229.2
 32%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Montessori Regional Charter School)30.721.8
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Regional Charter School)61.541
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Montessori Regional Charter School)31.311.8
 19.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Regional Charter School)71.929.4
 42.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Montessori Regional Charter School)36.323.2
 13.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Montessori Regional Charter School)77.668.4
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montessori Regional Charter School)59.636.8
 22.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students532583
 9.6%
African American6184
 37.7%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian1822
 22.2%
Hispanic4970
 42.9%
Pacific Islander11
White371345
 7%
Two or More Races2557
 128%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%100%
 35.9%


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Students at Montessori Regional Charter School are 59% White, 14% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended Montessori Regional Charter School.

Montessori Regional Charter School ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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