Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Montessori Regional Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montessori Regional Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Montessori Regional Charter School's student population of 632 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Rankings
Montessori Regional Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Regional Charter School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2243 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
15%
14%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Regional Charter School's ranking?
Montessori Regional Charter School is ranked #2243 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Montessori Regional Charter School often compared to?
Montessori Regional Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School, Grandview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Montessori Regional Charter School?
632 students attend Montessori Regional Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Montessori Regional Charter School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Regional Charter School?
Montessori Regional Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montessori Regional Charter School offer ?
Montessori Regional Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Montessori Regional Charter School part of?
Montessori Regional Charter School is part of Montessori Regional Charter School District.
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