Very Good
#602 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 30% in state
Montessori Schoolhouse
Elementary School · Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428) · Tucson, AZ
A charter elementary school in Tucson, AZ where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 E FORT LOWELL RD, Tucson, AZ 85719
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Montessori Schoolhouse score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Montessori Schoolhouse sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$41,086
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
29.7%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,705NCES 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 Schoolhouse is listed in Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori Schoolhouse
Montessori Schoolhouse is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428), serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Schoolhouse
What grades does Montessori Schoolhouse serve?
Montessori Schoolhouse serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori Schoolhouse?
Montessori Schoolhouse has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
How does Montessori Schoolhouse rank in AZ?
Montessori Schoolhouse ranks #602 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Montessori Schoolhouse's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Schoolhouse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Schoolhouse?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Schoolhouse has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montessori Schoolhouse a charter school?
Yes, Montessori Schoolhouse is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montessori Schoolhouse a Title I school?
No, Montessori Schoolhouse is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 319-8668
- Area population (ZIP 85719)
- 49,609
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 23.3
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 85719; 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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