Very Good
#675 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 34% in state
Mission Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Little Lamb Community School (79050) · Scottsdale, AZ
A Little Lamb Community School (79050) charter elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12990 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Mission Montessori Academy score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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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Where Mission Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsdale), 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
$145,574
Median home value
$956,300
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
68.6%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basis ScottsdaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 4–12 | 0.3 mi | 981 | Compare → |
| Basis Scottsdale Primary - East CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Anasazi ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Little Lamb Community School (79050)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,180NCES 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.
Mission Montessori Academy is listed in Little Lamb Community School (79050); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mission Montessori Academy
Mission Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Little Lamb Community School (79050), serving approximately 125 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Montessori Academy
What grades does Mission Montessori Academy serve?
Mission Montessori Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mission Montessori Academy?
Mission Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
How does Mission Montessori Academy rank in AZ?
Mission Montessori Academy ranks #675 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mission Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mission Montessori Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission Montessori Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mission Montessori Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mission Montessori Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mission Montessori Academy a Title I school?
No, Mission Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (480) 860-4330
- Area population (ZIP 85259)
- 22,156
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
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 85259; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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