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#243 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 12% in state

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus

Elementary School · Villa Montessori Charter School (4339) · Phoenix, AZ

A charter elementary school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4535 N 28TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85016

  • Math 53% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$15,110
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus score 63% 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 Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (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 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$85,085

Median home value

$508,400

Median rent

$1,575/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–80.6 mi491Compare →
Biltmore Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.8K–80.7 mi532Compare →
Covenant Child Care CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi8Compare →
Acton Academy PhoenixPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–70.8 mi23Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Villa Montessori Charter School (4339)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,110NCES 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.

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus is listed in Villa Montessori Charter School (4339); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Villa Montessori Charter School (4339), serving approximately 497 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus

What grades does Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus serve?

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus?

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.

How does Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus rank in AZ?

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus ranks #243 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus a charter school?

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

Is Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus a Title I school?

No, Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
497
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 85016)
36,857
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
37.1
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 85016; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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