Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
9%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa's ranking?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is ranked #104 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa?
258 students attend Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa offer ?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa part of?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is part of Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District.
In what neighborhood is Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa located?
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa is located in the Robin Neighborhood Alliance neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Robin Neighborhood Alliance.
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