Very Good
#43 of 219 schools in DE
Top 19% in state
First State Montessori Academy
Elementary School · First State Montessori Academy · Wilmington, DE
A charter elementary school in Wilmington, DE where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 North French Street NULL, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Math 41% vs DE 35% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at First State Montessori Academy score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 123 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where First State Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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
$44,505
Median home value
$196,000
Median rent
$1,126/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Road School of DelawarePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 3–12 | 0.2 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Kuumba Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Darul Amaanah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Stubbs Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First State Montessori Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,615NCES 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.
First State Montessori Academy is listed in First State Montessori Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First State Montessori Academy
First State Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of First State Montessori Academy, serving approximately 643 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First State Montessori Academy
What grades does First State Montessori Academy serve?
First State Montessori Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First State Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First State Montessori Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First State Montessori Academy rank in DE?
First State Montessori Academy ranks #43 of 219 schools in DE.
What is First State Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
First State Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 First State Montessori Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First State Montessori Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is First State Montessori Academy a charter school?
Yes, First State Montessori Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is First State Montessori Academy a Title I school?
No, First State Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (302) 576-1500
- Area population (ZIP 19801)
- 16,170
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 19801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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