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#1108 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 50% in state
Spokane Public Montessori
Elementary School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA
An elementary school in Spokane, WA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 West Knox Ave., Spokane, WA 99205
- Math 34% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spokane Public Montessori score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 45% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spokane Public 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$72,547
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Audubon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| West Central Community CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Bryant CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Spokane School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #28 of 57
- District spending per student
- $18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spokane Public Montessori is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spokane Public Montessori
Spokane Public Montessori is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,108 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spokane Public Montessori
What grades does Spokane Public Montessori serve?
Spokane Public Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Spokane Public Montessori?
Spokane Public Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spokane Public Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Spokane Public Montessori is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spokane Public Montessori rank in WA?
Spokane Public Montessori ranks #1,108 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Spokane Public Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Spokane Public Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Spokane Public Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spokane Public Montessori has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Spokane Public Montessori a charter school?
No, Spokane Public Montessori is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spokane Public Montessori a Title I school?
No, Spokane Public Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spokane Public Montessori?
34.4% of students at Spokane Public Montessori 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (509) 354-6404
- Area population (ZIP 99205)
- 43,340
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99205; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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