Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

Summary:

Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is a public charter elementary school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving 268 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's student population is diverse, with 45.9% African American, 18.28% Hispanic, and 29.85% White students.

Despite its unique Montessori approach, Montessori Elementary at Highland Park consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Hamilton County. The school's proficiency rates in TNReady assessments for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly lower than the county and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 14.7% of Montessori Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.5% in Hamilton County and 39.7% statewide. The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as African American and Hispanic students, are among the lowest in Tennessee.

In comparison, nearby schools like Chattanooga School for the Arts and Science Lower, Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning, and East Side Elementary have higher academic proficiency rates, better statewide rankings, and serve more diverse student populations more effectively. While Montessori Elementary at Highland Park's small size and focus on the Montessori teaching approach present opportunities for improvement, the school's consistently low performance suggests that it may need to re-evaluate its educational practices and strategies to better serve its community.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

700 S. Hawthorne ST
Chattanooga, TN 37404

(423) 702-7230

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
949^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.9%

White:

29.9%

Hispanic:

18.3%

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Compare Details Montessori Elementary at Highland Park ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.39. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montessori Elementary at Highland Park:

SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Elementary at Highland Park 949^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Montessori Elementary at Highland Park in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82^nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.86	902^nd	1020	11.6%
2024	10.39	949^th	1018	6.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.59	837^th	853	1.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.59	837^th	989	15.4%
2024	6.29	976^th	990	1.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.57	913^th	987	7.5%
2024	24.77	776^th	991	21.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.17	474^th	498	4.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.61	415^th	415	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department 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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	61	100	1	32	1	0	5	0	200
2023	80	123	1	49	1	0	14	0	268

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 Elementary at Highland Park

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	200	9.7	20.5	n/a
2023	268	17.0	15.7	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 Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	200	9.7	20.5	n/a
2023	268	17.0	15.7	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 Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$1,298 (7.3%)	$15,568 (88.0%)	$17,688
2023	$873 (5.5%)	$14,216 (89.2%)	$15,938

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	700 S. Hawthorne ST	Chattanooga	37404	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(423) 702-7230	268	17	15.7		80 (29.9%)	123 (45.9%)	49 (18.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	10.4	949^th of 1018 public elementary schools	6.8%		13.9	902^nd of 1020 public elementary schools	11.6%	47	18.4	12.5		14.7	23.7	19.4		20.3	15.8	15.6		14.7	$15,939	$873	$14,216
Orchard Knob Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 East 3rd ST	Chattanooga	37404	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 493-0385	477	37	13.0		18 (3.8%)	341 (71.5%)	85 (17.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	4.8	1009^th of 1018 public elementary schools	0.9%		5.1	1007^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.3%	2			14.3	7.5	5.1	12.7	7.1	8.5		10.0		5.6	$15,535	$3,041	$11,469
East Side Elementary School	Public	K-5	1603 South Lyerly ST	Chattanooga	37404	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 493-7780	551	52	10.5		12 (2.2%)	103 (18.7%)	415 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	25.6	788^th of 1018 public elementary schools	22.6%		28.3	744^th of 1020 public elementary schools	27.1%	44	29.2	25.8	50.0	34.8	13.5	30.3	19.8	21.2	10.1	30.3	36.0	25.4	$14,629	$1,933	$11,731
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	2029 East 23rd ST	Chattanooga	37404	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(423) 710-1121	390	29	13.6		13 (3.3%)	243 (62.3%)	126 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	6.9	992^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	2.6%		7.8	984^th of 1020 public elementary schools	3.5%	8	6.9	8.8	9.6	8.5	18.1	11.8	17.8	16.0	15.3	5.9	11.0	10.8	$15,752	$814	$13,918
Tommie F. Brown Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	718 East 8th ST	Chattanooga	37403	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(423) 498-6870	342	23	15.0		29 (8.5%)	259 (75.7%)	17 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.5%)	11.2	939^th of 1018 public elementary schools	7.8%		20.4	819^th of 1020 public elementary schools	19.7%	120	7.3	14.3	20.0	14.1	7.3	23.6	17.8	17.0		19.6	24.4	16.3	$14,178	$2,521	$10,564
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower	Public, Magnet	K-5	865 East 3rd ST	Chattanooga	37403	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	No	Yes	No	No	(423) 498-6845	371	25	15.1		215 (58.0%)	87 (23.5%)	21 (5.7%)	21 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.3%)	88.9	92^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	91.0%		91.2	87^th of 1020 public elementary schools	91.5%	5	61.7	60.0	63.9	61.8	63.3	74.7	63.4	67.5	63.3	70.7	59.7	64.7	$11,367	$925	$10,415
Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1601 Market ST	Chattanooga	37408	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(423) 498-6860	487	34	14.4		170 (34.9%)	234 (48.0%)	34 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.2%)	50	473^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	53.5%		54.2	417^th of 1020 public elementary schools	59.1%	56	46.4	38.0	41.9	41.9	42.0	46.8	31.1	40.1	42.0	48.1	33.8	41.4	$13,408	$1,511	$11,225
Clifton Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1815 East 32nd ST	Chattanooga	37407	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 493-0357	668	55	12.2		18 (2.7%)	152 (22.8%)	478 (71.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	13.7	908^th of 1018 public elementary schools	10.8%		17.3	860^th of 1020 public elementary schools	15.7%	48	22.4	32.9	29.4	27.9	7.5	16.3	5.9	9.5	17.8	23.3	15.7	18.6	$13,348	$2,014	$10,515
East Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 13th AVE	Chattanooga	37407	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 493-0366	590	48	12.4		18 (3.1%)	82 (13.9%)	475 (80.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	21.8	824^th of 1018 public elementary schools	19.1%		22	801^st of 1020 public elementary schools	21.5%	23	36.6	31.3	47.2	38.6	7.3	12.2	15.7	11.9	30.5	9.5	16.9	18.8	$13,495	$2,079	$10,615
Hardy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Glass ST	Chattanooga	37406	Hamilton County	Hamilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(423) 493-0300	435	37	11.9		16 (3.7%)	374 (86.0%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.8%)	6.6	997^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.1%		5.2	1006^th of 1020 public elementary schools	1.4%	9	6.0		17.9	9.6		5.6	13.4	8.0	9.0		11.1	8.2	$17,337	$3,991	$12,206

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

What is the racial makeup of Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?

Students at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park are 46% African American, 30% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Montessori Elementary at Highland Park a good school?

Montessori Elementary at Highland Park ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Tennessee elementary schools.

How many students attend Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Montessori Elementary at Highland Park.

What district is Montessori Elementary at Highland Park in?

Hamilton County

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