Montessori Schoolhouse
16 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Montessori Schoolhouse
Montessori Schoolhouse is an educational approach that emphasizes the importance of learning through hands-on experience. It was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900s and is based on her belief that children are capable of learning more than just what is taught in traditional classrooms. Montessori Schoolhouse focuses on the development of the whole child, including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Students are encouraged to explore their environment and take an active role in their learning. The Montessori approach is based on the idea of allowing children to learn at their own pace and to discover their interests and talents.
At Montessori Schoolhouse, the classroom is organized in a way that encourages children to explore their environment and to interact with one another. The environment is designed to be welcoming and inviting, and the classroom is filled with materials that are designed to engage the senses and encourage learning. Montessori Schoolhouse also emphasizes the importance of play and exploration, and children are given the opportunity to be creative and to express themselves in a safe and nurturing environment.
The Montessori approach has been proven to be successful in helping children to develop and grow, and it is becoming increasingly popular in many schools around the world. Montessori Schoolhouse is a great option for parents who want to provide their children with a learning environment that is both stimulating and nurturing.
Address:
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719Phone:
(520) 319-8668
Site:
Grades:
Charter School
Enrollment:
84 students
Overview Montessori Schoolhouse
Montessori Schoolhouse serves 84 students in grades 1-5.
Montessori Schoolhouse placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Montessori Schoolhouse
Montessori Schoolhouse is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Montessori Schoolhouse is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.