Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central Montessori Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Forest Lake 51±¬ÁÏ District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Central Montessori Elementary School?
114 students attend Central Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Central Montessori Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Montessori Elementary School?
Central Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Central Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Central Montessori Elementary School part of?
Central Montessori Elementary School is part of Forest Lake 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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