Excellent
#351 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Elementary School · Maria Montessori Charter Academy District · Rocklin, CA
A charter elementary school in Rocklin, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1850 Wildcat Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95765
- Math 55% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
10.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maria Montessori Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocklin), 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
$130,691
Median home value
$699,800
Median rent
$2,270/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95765; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Rocklin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Ruhkala ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Breen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 425 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,308NCES 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.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy is listed in Maria Montessori Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Maria Montessori Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Rocklin, CA, part of Maria Montessori Charter Academy District, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maria Montessori Charter Academy
What grades does Maria Montessori Charter Academy serve?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Maria Montessori Charter Academy?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Montessori Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria Montessori Charter Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maria Montessori Charter Academy rank in CA?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy ranks #351 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Maria Montessori Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Maria Montessori Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria Montessori Charter Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Maria Montessori Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Maria Montessori Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Maria Montessori Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Maria Montessori Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria Montessori Charter Academy?
10.4% of students at Maria Montessori Charter Academy 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (916) 630-1510
- Area population (ZIP 95765)
- 43,225
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 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 95765; 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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