Is Lake Air Montessori School a good school?

Lake Air Montessori School ranks 2884 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Air Montessori School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 711 students attended Lake Air Montessori School.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Air Montessori School?

Students at Lake Air Montessori School are 66% Hispanic, 17% White, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Lake Air Montessori School

Summary:

Lake Air Montessori School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Waco Independent School District, with a diverse student population of over 600 students.

Despite being ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools by SchoolDigger, Lake Air Montessori School stands out for its strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Waco ISD district and state averages on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading, math, and science. Additionally, the school's special education and gifted and talented programs rank among the top in the state. However, the school faces challenges related to socioeconomic disadvantage, with over 67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and notable achievement gaps between racial subgroups.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Waco ISD, Lake Air Montessori School generally outperforms its peers, but some nearby magnet and charter schools, such as Hillcrest PDS Magnet and Harmony Science Academy (Waco), demonstrate even stronger academic performance across multiple grade levels and subjects. With continued focus on targeted interventions, professional development, and family engagement, Lake Air Montessori School has the potential to further enhance its academic outcomes and support the success of all its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710

(254) 772-1910

District: Waco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2884^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,110

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 711

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.2%

White:

17.0%

African American:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Air Montessori School ranks worse than 61.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Lake Air Montessori School ranks better than 52.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.26. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lake Air Montessori School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.2%), White (17%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Air Montessori School is 13.4, which is the 3^rd best among 15 elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Lake Air Montessori School employs 52.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Air Montessori School is $11,110. 13 elementary schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Air Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Air Montessori School 2884^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lake Air Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lake Air Montessori School 1120^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Lake Air Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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Waco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waco Independent School District (Isd) 901^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Air Montessori School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	77.62	536^th	3465	84.5%
2005	80.71	418^th	3475	88.0%
2006	71.26	947^th	3476	72.8%
2007	72.62	897^th	3724	75.9%
2008	44.05	2470^th	3768	34.4%
2009	52.60	2104^th	3884	45.8%
2010	60.56	1724^th	3937	56.2%
2011	55.71	2090^th	4095	49.0%
2012	41.03	2831^st	4206	32.7%
2013	38.67	2947^th	4221	30.2%
2014	20.89	3781^st	4260	11.2%
2015	15.95	3924^th	4320	9.2%
2016	27.28	3415^th	4286	20.3%
2017	23.39	3578^th	4329	17.3%
2018	20.96	3752^nd	4359	13.9%
2019	17.04	4051^st	4479	9.6%
2021	33.29	2944^th	4578	35.7%
2022	36.15	2998^th	4581	34.6%
2023	47.09	2346^th	4647	49.5%
2024	38.70	2884^th	4675	38.3%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.06	2464^th	3226	23.6%
2019	9.49	3301^st	3333	1.0%
2021	23.75	3020^th	3446	12.4%
2022	30.94	2711^th	3487	22.3%
2023	32.60	2649^th	3556	25.5%
2024	35.04	2486^th	3638	31.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	42.98	1877^th	3684	49.0%
2021	37.84	2193^rd	3799	42.3%
2022	36.71	2519^th	3952	36.3%
2023	61.80	1019^th	4086	75.1%
2024	31.47	3159^th	4261	25.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.90	3933^rd	4264	7.8%
2019	12.92	4197^th	4309	2.6%
2021	26.63	3627^th	4451	18.5%
2022	32.57	3340^th	4477	25.4%
2023	35.26	3205^th	4521	29.1%
2024	28.71	3635^th	4560	20.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.34	3913^th	4306	9.1%
2019	14.60	4100^th	4348	5.7%
2021	34.41	2897^th	4499	35.6%
2022	29.77	3434^th	4561	24.7%
2023	42.41	2648^th	4588	42.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.51	2876^th	3106	7.4%
2019	17.14	2976^th	3184	6.5%
2021	47.75	1841^st	3006	38.8%
2022	45.05	2044^th	2958	30.9%
2023	52.20	1830^th	2980	38.6%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.26	4081^st	4240	3.8%
2019	18.12	4073^rd	4295	5.2%
2021	27.09	3594^th	4331	17.0%
2022	28.44	3606^th	4461	19.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.78	3511^th	4319	18.7%
2019	23.03	3707^th	4357	14.9%
2021	34.40	2882^nd	4498	35.9%
2022	44.77	2462^nd	4563	46.0%
2023	52.90	1974^th	4585	56.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.02	1628^th	2483	34.4%
2019	27.17	2066^th	2515	17.9%
2021	38.96	1464^th	2444	40.1%
2022	45.67	1246^th	2421	48.5%
2023	60.31	753^rd	2443	69.2%
2024	49.58	1118^th	2421	53.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.36	3825^th	4168	8.2%
2019	14.61	4024^th	4188	3.9%
2021	30.24	3218^th	4329	25.7%
2022	35.54	3061^st	4376	30.1%
2023	37.10	2949^th	4401	33.0%
2024	30.03	3399^th	4431	23.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.57	2331^st	3127	25.5%
2019	27.37	2532^nd	3142	19.4%
2021	50.33	1474^th	3082	52.2%
2022	47.62	1701^st	3082	44.8%
2023	66.24	952^nd	3106	69.3%
2024	56.79	1313^th	3078	57.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lake Air Montessori School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	81.51	123^rd	1573	92.2%
2005	90.67	9^th	1582	99.4%
2006	83.36	109^th	1585	93.1%
2007	89.11	10^th	1684	99.4%
2008	75.29	266^th	1718	84.5%
2009	70.49	407^th	1763	76.9%
2010	61.99	672^nd	1803	62.7%
2011	55.07	974^th	1895	48.6%
2012	63.99	653^rd	1951	66.5%
2013	46.69	1151^st	1973	41.7%
2014	31.29	1493^rd	1987	24.9%
2015	25.88	1679^th	2043	17.8%
2016	32.29	1502^nd	1987	24.4%
2017	35.33	1322^nd	2027	34.8%
2018	48.32	998^th	2080	52.0%
2019	39.89	1291^st	2193	41.1%
2021	30.05	1582^nd	2252	29.8%
2022	41.20	1289^th	2254	42.8%
2023	48.09	1113^th	2330	52.2%
2024	48.26	1120^th	2361	52.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	27.55	1185^th	1445	18.0%
2021	30.08	1234^th	1592	22.5%
2022	47.68	714^th	1643	56.5%
2023	54.77	605^th	1720	64.8%
2024	59.07	528^th	1760	70.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	33.81	1167^th	1712	31.8%
2022	44.80	817^th	1757	53.5%
2023	60.82	404^th	1815	77.7%
2024	54.17	678^th	1881	64.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.65	913^th	2039	55.2%
2019	40.27	1284^th	2073	38.1%
2021	24.70	1814^th	2172	16.5%
2022	44.61	1182^nd	2220	46.8%
2023	42.93	1273^rd	2251	43.4%
2024	49.45	996^th	2224	55.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.00	1313^th	2008	34.6%
2019	29.76	1556^th	2047	24.0%
2021	27.87	1619^th	2151	24.7%
2022	35.87	1451^st	2221	34.7%
2023	42.03	1296^th	2241	42.2%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.09	1120^th	1430	21.7%
2019	19.73	1304^th	1446	9.8%
2021	45.13	980^th	1501	34.7%
2022	47.59	965^th	1488	35.1%
2023	63.37	633^rd	1481	57.3%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.48	1228^th	2008	38.8%
2019	45.41	1020^th	2058	50.4%
2021	31.42	1579^th	2118	25.4%
2022	33.47	1556^th	2182	28.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.35	703^rd	2030	65.4%
2019	50.73	876^th	2069	57.7%
2021	35.60	1377^th	2168	36.5%
2022	46.02	1117^th	2228	49.9%
2023	55.28	886^th	2245	60.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	57.21	394^th	1193	67.0%
2021	39.33	702^nd	1213	42.1%
2022	60.00	356^th	1251	71.5%
2024	43.35	651^st	1271	48.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.55	789^th	1895	58.4%
2019	39.68	1165^th	1935	39.8%
2021	25.99	1639^th	2043	19.8%
2022	34.86	1400^th	2077	32.6%
2023	48.80	994^th	2116	53.0%
2024	46.10	1040^th	2108	50.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.68	724^th	1673	56.7%
2019	31.93	1253^rd	1684	25.6%
2021	55.85	677^th	1700	60.2%
2022	51.30	808^th	1723	53.1%
2023	52.59	785^th	1749	55.1%
2024	61.21	575^th	1724	66.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, April 25, 2011

This school is wonderful. The Montessori method is better than I would have ever dreamed. The teachers and administration care about the well being of each student and work very hard to provide a good education and social environment for each child. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 25, 2010

My eldest son attended Lake Waco Montessori from 1st through 8th grade, and my youngest has attended since age three. He will enter 7th grade at LWMM in the fall of 2010. Both boys have had an excellent experience with caring teachers, a rigorous program, and several enrichment experiences. School administrators know each child's name, strengths, and challenges, and the staff has always held the students to high expectations. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lake Air Montessori School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	34	67	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	130
1990	25	50	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	96
1991	27	54	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	107
1992	20	47	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	80
1993	19	25	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	56
1994	36	112	1	61	1	n/a	n/a	211
1995	86	117	1	73	0	n/a	n/a	277
1996	86	117	1	73	0	n/a	n/a	277
1997	92	121	1	79	0	n/a	n/a	293
1998	106	105	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	291
1999	114	87	0	92	0	n/a	n/a	293
2000	115	75	0	104	0	n/a	n/a	294
2001	122	74	0	122	0	n/a	n/a	318
2002	120	80	0	135	0	n/a	n/a	335
2003	120	80	0	135	0	n/a	n/a	335
2004	112	74	0	139	0	n/a	n/a	325
2005	113	78	0	138	0	n/a	n/a	329
2006	113	69	0	134	0	n/a	n/a	316
2007	104	78	0	131	0	n/a	n/a	313
2008	102	74	0	129	0	n/a	n/a	305
2009	89	77	0	146	0	n/a	n/a	312
2010	103	77	0	149	3	n/a	n/a	332
2011	113	78	1	186	2	0	12	392
2012	122	74	1	234	1	0	13	445
2013	196	152	1	406	9	1	11	776
2014	174	122	0	391	0	2	9	698
2015	148	119	0	401	1	0	14	683
2016	126	109	0	402	1	0	16	654
2017	117	101	0	444	1	0	19	682
2018	130	113	2	447	1	0	17	710
2019	140	125	3	488	1	0	18	775
2020	144	130	6	486	1	0	19	786
2021	127	116	6	474	1	0	23	747
2022	129	97	3	465	1	0	22	717
2023	125	84	4	456	1	0	27	697
2024	121	87	3	471	1	0	28	711

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 Lake Air Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	130	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	96	10.0	9.6	n/a
1991	107	10.2	10.4	n/a
1992	80	7.9	10.1	75
1993	56	6.0	9.3	83.9
1994	211	17.3	12.2	56.9
1995	277	27.8	10.0	52
1996	277	27.8	10.0	52
1997	293	27.0	10.9	52.6
1998	291	25.5	11.4	57
1999	293	25.0	11.7	67.9
2000	294	25.0	11.8	62.9
2001	318	26.0	12.2	63.8
2002	335	29.3	11.4	66.6
2003	335	29.3	11.4	66.6
2004	325	28.3	11.5	65.5
2005	329	28.0	11.8	67.2
2006	316	27.0	11.7	64.9
2007	313	27.8	11.3	65.2
2008	305	27.0	11.3	63.9
2009	312	25.9	12.0	62.5
2010	332	26.9	12.3	68.1
2011	392	30.0	13.0	65.1
2012	445	28.4	15.6	69.4
2013	776	42.9	18.0	75.1
2014	698	40.3	17.2	76.9
2015	683	44.0	15.5	78
2016	654	42.0	15.5	79.7
2017	682	44.5	15.3	75.4
2018	710	44.1	16.0	72.1
2019	775	46.8	16.5	n/a
2020	786	47.7	16.4	69.5
2021	747	48.4	15.4	72.2
2022	717	50.7	14.1	69.5
2023	697	51.4	13.5	67.1
2024	711	52.8	13.4	71.3

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 Lake Air Montessori School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	130	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	96	10.0	9.6	n/a
1991	107	10.2	10.4	n/a
1992	80	7.9	10.1	75
1993	56	6.0	9.3	83.9
1994	211	17.3	12.2	56.9
1995	277	27.8	10.0	52
1996	277	27.8	10.0	52
1997	293	27.0	10.9	52.6
1998	291	25.5	11.4	57
1999	293	25.0	11.7	67.9
2000	294	25.0	11.8	62.9
2001	318	26.0	12.2	63.8
2002	335	29.3	11.4	66.6
2003	335	29.3	11.4	66.6
2004	325	28.3	11.5	65.5
2005	329	28.0	11.8	67.2
2006	316	27.0	11.7	64.9
2007	313	27.8	11.3	65.2
2008	305	27.0	11.3	63.9
2009	312	25.9	12.0	62.5
2010	332	26.9	12.3	68.1
2011	392	30.0	13.0	65.1
2012	445	28.4	15.6	69.4
2013	776	42.9	18.0	75.1
2014	698	40.3	17.2	76.9
2015	683	44.0	15.5	78
2016	654	42.0	15.5	79.7
2017	682	44.5	15.3	75.4
2018	710	44.1	16.0	72.1
2019	775	46.8	16.5	n/a
2020	786	47.7	16.4	69.5
2021	747	48.4	15.4	72.2
2022	717	50.7	14.1	69.5
2023	697	51.4	13.5	67.1
2024	711	52.8	13.4	71.3

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

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Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Air Montessori School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,084 (10.8%)	$8,955 (89.2%)	$10,039
2020	$1,050 (10.3%)	$9,156 (89.7%)	$10,206
2021	$1,349 (12.1%)	$9,760 (87.8%)	$11,110

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Air Montessori School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4051^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2346^th of 4647 Elementary schools	40%
Ranks 1291^st of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1113^th of 2330 Middle schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lake Air Montessori School)	32	46	14%
3rd Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	27	27
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Air Montessori School)	22	46	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	25	20	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Lake Air Montessori School)	18	41	23%
4th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	25	25
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Air Montessori School)	16	36	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	27	17	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Lake Air Montessori School)	37	52	15%
5th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	34	37	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Air Montessori School)	32	56	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	38	29	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Lake Air Montessori School)	39	39
5th Grade Science (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	34	23	11%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Lake Air Montessori School)	19	42	23%
6th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	19	27	8%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Air Montessori School)	22	27	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	26	16	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Lake Air Montessori School)	45	60	15%
7th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	33	28	5%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Air Montessori School)	43	47	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	26	19	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Lake Air Montessori School)	63	54	9%
8th Grade Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	39	38	1%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Air Montessori School)	52	35	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	36	17	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Lake Air Montessori School)	43	52	9%
8th Grade Science (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	34	25	9%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lake Air Montessori School)	30	18	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	18	14	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lake Air Montessori School)	100	94	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	59	33	26%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	775	697	10.1%
African American	125	84	32.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	488	456	6.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	140	125	10.7%
Two or More Races	18	27	50%

Schools Near Lake Air Montessori School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Air Montessori School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	4601 Cobbs Dr	Waco	76710	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 772-1910	711	53	13.4	71.3%	121 (17.0%)	87 (12.2%)	471 (66.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)	38.7	2884^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.3%		47.1	2346^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.5%	538						95.0	41.0	36.2	47.0	46.6	54.7	69.8	30.8	34.8	60.2	19.0	8.6	36.6	18.1	58.1	27.9	$11,110	$1,349	$9,760
Hillcrest Pds Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4225 Pine Ave	Waco	76710	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 772-4286	433	29	15.1	66.7%	107 (24.7%)	61 (14.1%)	243 (56.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	47.6	2309^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.6%		51.3	2104^th of 4647 public elementary schools	54.7%	205							42.4	52.4	52.5				34.9	41.3	44.3				23.0			$10,658	$1,395	$9,263
Mountainview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5901 Bishop St	Waco	76710	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 772-2520	349	26	13.2	85.1%	66 (18.9%)	95 (27.2%)	166 (47.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.2%)	22.5	3897^th of 4675 public elementary schools	16.6%		25.6	3655^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.3%	242							25.0	38.2	37.3				21.4	32.7	28.0				15.7			$11,134	$1,367	$9,766
Dean Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 Maple	Waco	76707	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 752-3751	597	36	16.3	93.6%	46 (7.7%)	145 (24.3%)	381 (63.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	5.1	4645^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.6%		5.9	4583^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	1.4%	62		0.0		0.0	0.0		8.4	16.7	26.1				8.4	4.4	9.1				4.6			$12,255	$1,803	$10,452
Crestview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1120 N New Rd	Waco	76710	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 776-1704	473	35	13.7	94.3%	32 (6.8%)	120 (25.4%)	302 (63.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	19.1	4084^th of 4675 public elementary schools	12.6%		23.4	3801^st of 4647 public elementary schools	18.2%	283							23.4	20.0	29.7				11.7	13.3	43.8				25.0			$12,296	$1,835	$10,461
Harmony Science Academy (Waco)	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1900 N Valley Mills Dr	Waco	76710	McLennan County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 751-7878	566	34	16.7	88.2%	66 (11.7%)	106 (18.7%)	371 (65.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	19.8	4054^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.3%		19.3	4054^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.8%								23.4	30.1	29.0				6.5	17.8	34.2				29.0			$9,495	$1,405	$8,089
Parkdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 Edmond	Waco	76710	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 772-2170	520	32	16.1	93.1%	56 (10.8%)	200 (38.5%)	242 (46.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	8	4565^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.4%		15.9	4243^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	8.7%	322							17.1	16.9	25.0				17.1	10.4	26.8				3.6			$11,193	$1,665	$9,528
Provident Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2415 Bosque Blvd	Waco	76707	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 750-3930	398	30	13.2	93.2%	22 (5.5%)	72 (18.1%)	289 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.8%)	15.6	4251^st of 4675 public elementary schools	9.1%		9.1	4487^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.4%	236							25.8	18.0	34.4				29.0	23.0	24.6				8.2			$12,562	$1,575	$10,987
Cedar Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2115 Meridian Ave	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 756-1241	450	33	13.4	94.4%	39 (8.7%)	122 (27.1%)	276 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	18.7	4105^th of 4675 public elementary schools	12.2%		13	4362^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	6.1%	257	0.0		0.0				17.5	12.5	44.0				7.9	9.4	42.9				26.5			$11,532	$1,776	$9,756
West Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 N 15th St	Waco	76707	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 750-3900	276	19	14.4	96.0%	10 (3.6%)	150 (54.3%)	111 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	17	4184^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.5%		16.8	4196^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.7%	12							25.6	41.9	32.5				14.0	32.3	25.0				5.0			$13,956	$1,960	$11,996

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