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Maria Montessori Academy

School · Maria Montessori Academy · Ogden, UT

A charter school in Ogden, UT where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2505 N 200 E, Ogden, UT 84414

  • Math 16% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.4% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-34.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$7,923
Chronic Absenteeism51.2%

Students at Maria Montessori Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
44%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* 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 UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

0.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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 Maria Montessori Academy 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,442/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ogden), 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

$108,345

Median home value

$454,100

Median rent

$1,448/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Venture AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–123.2 mi801Compare →
Kenneth Burdett SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–123.9 mi35Compare →
North Region BlindEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–123.9 mi16Compare →
Ogden Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.2PK–94.3 mi1,012Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Maria Montessori Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$7,923NCES 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.

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

About Maria Montessori Academy

Maria Montessori Academy is a public school in Ogden, UT, part of Maria Montessori Academy, serving approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maria Montessori Academy

What grades does Maria Montessori Academy serve?

Maria Montessori Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.

How many students attend Maria Montessori Academy?

Maria Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Montessori Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Maria Montessori Academy is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maria Montessori Academy rank in UT?

Maria Montessori Academy ranks #969 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Maria Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Maria Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Maria Montessori Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria Montessori Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Maria Montessori Academy a charter school?

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

Is Maria Montessori Academy a Title I school?

No, Maria Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria Montessori Academy?

0.7% of students at Maria Montessori Academy 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 – 9th
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Weber County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.2%
Area population (ZIP 84414)
33,288
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
33.3
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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84414; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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