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#391 of 691 schools in NV

Carson Montessori

Elementary School · Carson City · Carson City, NV

A Carson City charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2263 Mouton Dr., Carson City, NV 89706

  • Math 32% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.3% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.3% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.5 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$12,493
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Carson Montessori score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Carson Montessori 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,653

Median home value

$344,600

Median rent

$1,174/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mark Twain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.8 mi500Compare →
Bethlehem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–82.4 mi138Compare →
Edith W. Fritsch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–52.5 mi492Compare →
Empire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–52.5 mi434Compare →

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.

Carson City

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#8 of 13
District spending per student
$12,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carson Montessori is listed in Carson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carson Montessori

Carson Montessori is a public elementary school in Carson City, NV, part of Carson City, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carson Montessori

What grades does Carson Montessori serve?

Carson Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Carson Montessori?

Carson Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at Carson Montessori is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carson Montessori rank in NV?

Carson Montessori ranks #391 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Carson Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

Carson Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Carson Montessori?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carson Montessori has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Carson Montessori a charter school?

Yes, Carson Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Carson Montessori a Title I school?

No, Carson Montessori is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Carson City
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 89706)
20,724
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.6
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 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 89706; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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