Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Community Montessori School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Community Montessori School's student population of 657 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community Montessori School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Montessori School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
21%
21%
White
69%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Montessori School's ranking?
Community Montessori School is ranked #224 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Community Montessori School often compared to?
Community Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover Elementary School, South Gibson County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Community Montessori School?
657 students attend Community Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Community Montessori School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Montessori School?
Community Montessori School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Community Montessori School offer ?
Community Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Community Montessori School part of?
Community Montessori School is part of Madison County School District.
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