Very Good
#3034 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Community Montessori
Elementary School · Community Montessori District · Escondido, CA
A charter elementary school in Escondido, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143, Escondido, CA 92026
- Math 45% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community Montessori score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 54% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community Montessori 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 San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escondido), 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
$97,301
Median home value
$664,300
Median rent
$2,066/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions CollaborativeCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Rock Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Escondido Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Knob Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 726 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Community Montessori District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,407NCES 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.
Community Montessori is listed in Community Montessori District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Montessori
Community Montessori is a public elementary school in Escondido, CA, part of Community Montessori District, serving approximately 788 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,034 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Montessori
What grades does Community Montessori serve?
Community Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Community Montessori?
Community Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Montessori is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Montessori rank in CA?
Community Montessori ranks #3,034 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Community Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Community Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Montessori has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Community Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Community Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Community Montessori a Title I school?
No, Community Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Montessori?
26.3% of students at Community Montessori qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 743-7880
- Area population (ZIP 92026)
- 53,041
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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