Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mi Escuela Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mi Escuela Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mi Escuela Montessori's student population of 239 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Mi Escuela Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mi Escuela Montessori is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2190 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
53%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mi Escuela Montessori's ranking?
Mi Escuela Montessori is ranked #2190 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mi Escuela Montessori?
239 students attend Mi Escuela Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mi Escuela Montessori students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mi Escuela Montessori?
Mi Escuela Montessori has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mi Escuela Montessori offer ?
Mi Escuela Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mi Escuela Montessori part of?
Mi Escuela Montessori is part of Polk School District.
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