East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Summary:

East Fort Worth Montessori Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 175 students in grades PK-5 in Fort Worth, Texas. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked 658 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While East Fort Worth Montessori Academy has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 77.71% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance has been consistently below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, only 11.54% of 4th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.67%. However, the school does perform better than nearby West Handley Elementary and Birdville Elementary in some areas, such as 3rd grade reading, where 56.52% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the Birdville Independent School District average of 32.84%.

Despite spending more per student ($11,294 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby district-run schools, East Fort Worth Montessori Academy has a higher student-teacher ratio (9.8 in 2022-2023) and has struggled to maintain consistent academic progress and improvement over time. The school's performance has fluctuated significantly, earning ratings from 0 to 3 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger. Additionally, while the school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than their district and state peers, the large achievement gaps between these subgroups and the school's overall performance indicate that the school may not be effectively serving all student populations, particularly English Language Learners and economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 501 Oakland Blvd
       Fort Worth, TX  76103


(817) 496-3003

District: East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
2937th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,294 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.4%
African American:
34.8%
White:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.9% Help


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Compare Details East Fort Worth Montessori Academy ranks worse than 62.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.4%), African American (34.8%), White (9.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy is $11,294.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Fort Worth Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks East Fort Worth Montessori Academy 2937th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See East Fort Worth Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

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East Fort Worth Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks East Fort Worth Montessori Academy 658th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

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Rank History for all students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 77.55 585th 3724 84.3%
2008 62.15 1522nd 3768 59.6%
2009 48.79 2308th 3884 40.6%
2010 67.78 1266th 3937 67.8%
2011 38.92 3004th 4095 26.6%
2012 40.03 2890th 4206 31.3%
2013 53.87 2072nd 4221 50.9%
2014 58.90 1830th 4260 57.0%
2015 43.79 2660th 4320 38.4%
2016 54.54 2078th 4286 51.5%
2017 15.76 3985th 4329 7.9%
2018 33.28 2988th 4359 31.5%
2019 26.59 3547th 4479 20.8%
2021 23.71 3595th 4578 21.5%
2022 35.37 3048th 4581 33.5%
2023 27.75 3526th 4647 24.1%
2024 37.80 2937th 4675 37.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 1618th 3226 49.8%
2019 41.99 1995th 3333 40.1%
2021 35.02 2358th 3446 31.6%
2022 15.43 3335th 3487 4.4%
2023 25.52 2993rd 3556 15.8%
2024 67.50 853rd 3638 76.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.99 2415th 4264 43.4%
2019 37.28 2955th 4309 31.4%
2021 38.60 2822nd 4451 36.6%
2022 38.44 2929th 4477 34.6%
2023 29.74 3538th 4521 21.7%
2024 42.62 2702nd 4560 40.7%
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Rank History for Female students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.84 3077th 4306 28.5%
2019 21.88 3784th 4348 13.0%
2021 27.33 3365th 4499 25.2%
2022 35.08 3094th 4561 32.2%
2023 18.72 4099th 4588 10.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.96 2612th 3106 15.9%
2019 9.21 3099th 3184 2.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.08 1680th 4240 60.4%
2019 59.75 1355th 4295 68.5%
2021 37.48 2762nd 4331 36.2%
2022 28.93 3574th 4461 19.9%
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Rank History for Male students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.52 2951st 4319 31.7%
2019 32.53 3172nd 4357 27.2%
2021 22.01 3733rd 4498 17.0%
2022 35.99 2996th 4563 34.3%
2023 38.99 2824th 4585 38.4%
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Rank History for African American students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.77 1078th 2483 56.6%
2019 48.73 1178th 2515 53.2%
2021 29.12 1900th 2444 22.3%
2022 53.48 967th 2421 60.1%
2023 34.08 1689th 2443 30.9%
2024 45.21 1264th 2421 47.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.88 3059th 4168 26.6%
2019 29.74 3308th 4188 21.0%
2021 21.97 3780th 4329 12.7%
2022 27.20 3571st 4376 18.4%
2023 30.64 3346th 4401 24.0%
2024 36.98 2959th 4431 33.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Open Quote This school is amazing. You get Montessori curriculum and philosophy, usually reserved for those who can afford private school tuition, offered by a public school. They have a great outdoor learning environment with a labyrinth, a pond, learning center, outdoor cooking area, flower gardens and a community garden where they grow food used in the dining hall. The children get to participate in raising goats, rabbits and chickens. The staff are warm and welcoming. The teachers go the extra mile. They do everything they can to make sure that my children are successful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 17 130 3 50 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2005 21 137 5 54 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2006 14 129 7 71 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2007 17 135 9 86 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 19 162 9 110 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2009 20 177 5 111 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 18 165 5 118 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2011 21 182 4 159 1 1 2 0 370
2012 25 171 1 156 2 1 1 0 357
2013 22 184 2 187 3 1 3 0 402
2014 24 171 6 168 2 1 4 0 376
2015 23 155 5 141 1 1 3 0 329
2016 27 171 3 138 1 0 5 0 345
2017 24 177 2 138 1 0 6 0 348
2018 28 138 6 117 1 0 8 0 298
2019 22 147 10 117 0 0 6 0 302
2020 25 105 4 104 0 0 9 0 247
2021 21 102 2 86 0 0 9 0 220
2022 22 75 2 82 0 0 4 0 185
2023 16 77 0 74 0 0 8 0 175
2024 18 64 0 89 3 0 10 0 184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 201 14.5 13.9 91
2005 218 12.4 17.6 86.7
2006 222 13.0 17.1 91.4
2007 247 11.5 21.5 83
2008 300 14.9 20.1 83.7
2009 313 14.0 22.4 90.7
2010 306 21.9 13.9 93.8
2011 370 26.3 14.0 86.8
2012 357 25.0 14.2 87.4
2013 402 26.9 14.9 80.3
2014 376 27.9 13.4 82.7
2015 329 25.0 13.1 85.1
2016 345 25.0 13.8 76.5
2017 348 20.4 17.0 77.9
2018 298 19.7 15.0 79.2
2019 302 18.7 16.0 74.5
2020 247 15.1 16.2 81.4
2021 220 13.8 15.9 73.6
2022 185 13.0 14.2 78.9
2023 175 17.7 9.8 77.7
2024 184 10.6 17.2 85.9

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 East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 201 14.5 13.9 91
2005 218 12.4 17.6 86.7
2006 222 13.0 17.1 91.4
2007 247 11.5 21.5 83
2008 300 14.9 20.1 83.7
2009 313 14.0 22.4 90.7
2010 306 21.9 13.9 93.8
2011 370 26.3 14.0 86.8
2012 357 25.0 14.2 87.4
2013 402 26.9 14.9 80.3
2014 376 27.9 13.4 82.7
2015 329 25.0 13.1 85.1
2016 345 25.0 13.8 76.5
2017 348 20.4 17.0 77.9
2018 298 19.7 15.0 79.2
2019 302 18.7 16.0 74.5
2020 247 15.1 16.2 81.4
2021 220 13.8 15.9 73.6
2022 185 13.0 14.2 78.9
2023 175 17.7 9.8 77.7
2024 184 10.6 17.2 85.9

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 East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,412 (14.9%) $8,093 (85.1%) $9,505
2020 $1,240 (11.8%) $9,256 (88.2%) $10,496
2021 $2,116 (18.7%) $9,178 (81.3%) $11,294

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3547th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3526th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)4146
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)4146
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)2539
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)2539
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)4024
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)4024
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)3024
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)3024
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)3950
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)3950
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)3225
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)3225
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)2313
 10%
   5th Grade Science (East Fort Worth Montessori Academy)2313
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students302175
 42.1%
African American14777
 47.6%
American Indian00
Asian100
 100%
Hispanic11774
 36.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2216
 27.3%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.5%77.7%
 3.2%


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East Fort Worth Montessori Academy ranks 2937th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy are 48% Hispanic, 35% African American, 10% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended East Fort Worth Montessori Academy.


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

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