Very Good
#392 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 20% in state
Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Montessori Academy Inc. (80011) · Paradise Valley, AZ
A charter elementary school in Paradise Valley, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6050 N INVERGORDON RD, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Montessori Academy score 40% 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 30 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paradise Valley), 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
$182,150
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
70.7%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiva Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Echo Canyon K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Pueblo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Hopi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 643 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montessori Academy Inc. (80011)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,310NCES 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.
Montessori Academy is listed in Montessori Academy Inc. (80011); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori Academy
Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Paradise Valley, AZ, part of Montessori Academy Inc. (80011), serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Academy
What grades does Montessori Academy serve?
Montessori Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori Academy?
Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
How does Montessori Academy rank in AZ?
Montessori Academy ranks #392 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Montessori Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montessori Academy a charter school?
Yes, Montessori Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montessori Academy a Title I school?
No, Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (480) 945-1121
- Area population (ZIP 85253)
- 17,202
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 54
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 85253; 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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