Below Average
#1507 of 1,786 schools in TN
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County charter elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 S. Hawthorne ST, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Math 19% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 20% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 5 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Montessori Elementary at Highland Park 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), 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
$53,585
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Knob Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| East Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 461 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #68 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,507 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
What grades does Montessori Elementary at Highland Park serve?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montessori Elementary at Highland Park rank in TN?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park ranks #1,507 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Montessori Elementary at Highland Park's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Elementary at Highland Park has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Montessori Elementary at Highland Park a charter school?
Yes, Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montessori Elementary at Highland Park a Title I school?
No, Montessori Elementary at Highland Park is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (423) 702-7230
- Area population (ZIP 37404)
- 13,883
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37404; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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