Excellent
#193 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 10% in state
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Elementary School · Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359)
9215 N 14TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Enrollment
175
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
175
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#193 of 2,006
In Phoenix
#46 of 422
public schools
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Elementary School in Phoenix · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359). Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside serves approximately 175 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th. Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Structured state assessment records for Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- AZ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 175 students, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside — Students at Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside Compares
See how Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
9215 N 14TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Madison Heights Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Mercury Mine Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Madison Richard Simis School (rated 8.2/10, 2.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Phoenix, see our Phoenix schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,412
Median Home Value
$400,800
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
Population
33,934
College Educated
42.7%
Homeownership
54.1%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
43.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
What grades does Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside serve?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
How does Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside rank in AZ?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside ranks #193 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside a charter school?
Yes, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside a Title I school?
No, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (602) 943-7672
Resources & Links
District
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359)- District Enrollment
- 175
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $8,258
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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