Mountain West Montessori Academy

Summary:

Mountain West Montessori Academy is a public charter school located in South Jordan, Utah, serving students from kindergarten to 9th grade with a total enrollment of 462 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While the school's test scores, as measured by the RISE assessments, are generally lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, the school's Montessori approach may contribute to a unique educational experience for its students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 25% (3rd grade) to 54% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 46.7% to 48.3%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 13.4% (3rd grade) to 42% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 49.1% to 44.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.39% to 15.44% over the past three school years, which is lower than the rates observed in some nearby schools, such as Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (40.48%) and Athlos Academy of Utah (33.12%).

When comparing Mountain West Montessori Academy to other nearby charter schools, such as Navigator Pointe Academy, Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan, and North Star Academy, the data reveals that these schools generally outperform Mountain West Montessori Academy in terms of test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This may be due to the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.6 to 20.8 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is higher than the ratios observed in some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

 4125 W Foxview Dr.
       South Jordan, UT  84009


(801) 566-6962

District: Mountain West Montessori Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
391st of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,693 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.9%
Hispanic:
17.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain West Montessori Academy ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mountain West Montessori Academy ranks worse than 62.9% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain West Montessori Academy is $5,693.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mountain West Montessori Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mountain West Montessori Academy 132nd of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Mountain West Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Mountain West Montessori Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 21.39 444th 537 17.3%
2016 23.15 433rd 533 18.8%
2017 22.44 428th 526 18.6%
2018 15.18 458th 528 13.3%
2019 22.32 458th 572 19.9%
2021 22.80 434th 559 22.4%
2022 20.86 437th 551 20.7%
2023 26.73 414th 561 26.2%
2024 32.84 391st 561 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mountain West Montessori Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 17.06 182nd 210 13.3%
2016 42.02 133rd 209 36.4%
2017 15.20 178th 206 13.6%
2019 40.96 140th 222 36.9%
2024 41.04 132nd 210 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, February 25, 2017

Open Quote Great school.. Love it!! Very nice people.. Kids learn in a more better way then public school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain West Montessori Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 409 0 5 39 0 0 17 0 470
2016 420 2 2 45 1 0 22 0 492
2017 407 4 4 51 0 2 21 0 489
2018 407 2 3 46 0 5 26 0 489
2019 405 1 5 61 0 4 22 0 498
2020 384 4 7 80 2 3 22 0 502
2021 336 2 6 72 2 6 23 0 447
2022 346 0 9 77 2 5 21 0 460
2023 337 0 6 82 2 5 30 0 462

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain West Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 470 n/a n/a 17.4
2016 492 n/a n/a 11.6
2017 489 n/a n/a 12.1
2018 489 n/a n/a 19.2
2019 498 23.9 20.7 17.7
2020 502 22.9 21.8 16.3
2021 447 n/a n/a 15.4
2022 460 23.3 19.6 12.4
2023 462 22.1 20.8 15.4

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 Mountain West Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 470 n/a n/a 17.4
2016 492 n/a n/a 11.6
2017 489 n/a n/a 12.1
2018 489 n/a n/a 19.2
2019 498 23.9 20.7 17.7
2020 502 22.9 21.8 16.3
2021 447 n/a n/a 15.4
2022 460 23.3 19.6 12.4
2023 462 22.1 20.8 15.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain West Montessori Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $260 (4.6%) $5,432 (95.4%) $5,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain West Montessori Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 458th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 414th of 561 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain West Montessori Academy)37.528.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain West Montessori Academy)37.528.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain West Montessori Academy)37.517
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain West Montessori Academy)37.517
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain West Montessori Academy)36.644
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain West Montessori Academy)36.644
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain West Montessori Academy)29.338
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain West Montessori Academy)29.338
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Mountain West Montessori Academy)23.838
 14.2%
   4th Grade Science (Mountain West Montessori Academy)23.838
 14.2%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain West Montessori Academy)46.447
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain West Montessori Academy)46.447
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain West Montessori Academy)30.432
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain West Montessori Academy)30.432
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Mountain West Montessori Academy)19.640.9
 21.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mountain West Montessori Academy)19.640.9
 21.3%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain West Montessori Academy)46.237.3
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain West Montessori Academy)46.237.3
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.946.7
 2.2%
6th Grade Science (Mountain West Montessori Academy)4630.3
 15.7%
   6th Grade Science (Mountain West Montessori Academy)4630.3
 15.7%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.754.5
 3.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mountain West Montessori Academy)61.931.8
 30.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mountain West Montessori Academy)61.931.8
 30.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498462
 7.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian02
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic6182
 34.4%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White405337
 16.8%
Two or More Races2230
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.7%15.4%
 2.3%


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Mountain West Montessori Academy ranks 391st of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Mountain West Montessori Academy.

Students at Mountain West Montessori Academy are 73% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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

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