Very Good
#591 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 33% in state
Community Montessori School
Elementary School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
805 GILLASPIE DR, Boulder, CO 80305
- Math 53% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community Montessori School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Community Montessori School 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder), 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
$120,933
Median home value
$985,700
Median rent
$2,198/mo
College educated
82.5%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Creekside Elementary School at Martin ParkEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Bixby SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 246 | 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.
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.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #44 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Community Montessori School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Montessori School
Community Montessori School is a public elementary school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #591 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Montessori School
What grades does Community Montessori School serve?
Community Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Community Montessori School?
Community Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Montessori School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Montessori School rank in CO?
Community Montessori School ranks #591 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Community Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Montessori School 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Montessori School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Community Montessori School a charter school?
No, Community Montessori School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Community Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Montessori School?
27.4% of students at Community Montessori School 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (720) 561-3700
- Area population (ZIP 80305)
- 16,101
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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