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St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)
Elementary School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL
A St. Johns charter elementary school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7A WILLIAMS ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Math 22% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 130:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) 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 Jacksonville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,965
Median home value
$295,000
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32084; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Pk-8 School (fsdb)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Deaf Elementary School (fsdb)Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Ketterlinus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Victory Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 161 | 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.
St. Johns
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #46 of 46
- District spending per student
- $9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) is a public elementary school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St.
Johns, serving approximately 130 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 130:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,763 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)
What grades does St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) serve?
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)?
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) is 130:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) rank in FL?
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) ranks #3,763 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)'s MySchoolScout rating?
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) a charter school?
Yes, St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) a Title I school?
No, St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms)?
3.8% of students at St. Augustine Public Montessori School (sapms) 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 130:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (904) 342-5350
- Area population (ZIP 32084)
- 36,998
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32084; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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