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#560 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 28% in state

Keystone Montessori Charter School

School · Keystone Montessori Charter School Inc. (10878) · Phoenix, AZ

A charter school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1025 E LIBERTY LN, Phoenix, AZ 85048

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+28.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$22,933

Students at Keystone Montessori Charter School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Keystone Montessori Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$123,198

Median home value

$538,500

Median rent

$1,995/mo

College educated

61.6%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Keystone Montessori Charter School Inc. (10878)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Keystone Montessori Charter School is listed in Keystone Montessori Charter School Inc. (10878); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Keystone Montessori Charter School

Keystone Montessori Charter School is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Keystone Montessori Charter School Inc. (10878), serving approximately 197 students in grades 1st-9th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keystone Montessori Charter School

What grades does Keystone Montessori Charter School serve?

Keystone Montessori Charter School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.

How many students attend Keystone Montessori Charter School?

Keystone Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.

How does Keystone Montessori Charter School rank in AZ?

Keystone Montessori Charter School ranks #560 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Keystone Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Keystone Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Keystone Montessori Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keystone Montessori Charter School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Keystone Montessori Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Keystone Montessori Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Keystone Montessori Charter School a Title I school?

No, Keystone Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 9th
Enrollment
197
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85048)
34,113
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85048; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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