Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Geist Montessori Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Geist Montessori Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geist Montessori Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Geist Montessori Academy is ranked #585 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Geist Montessori Academy often compared to?
Geist Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Geist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Geist Montessori Academy?
273 students attend Geist Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Geist Montessori Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geist Montessori Academy?
Geist Montessori Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Geist Montessori Academy offer ?
Geist Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Geist Montessori Academy part of?
We are so happy with GMA. My son has THRIVED since he started, and genuinely LOVES going to school now. All issues we've addressed have been handled in a timely manner, and we absolutely love our teacher. Best move we made in a long time!! Don't think about it twice. GMA is the place to be.
- Posted by Parent - GRISEL
511/24/2017
GMA has been a very good experience for our family. The teachers care, the environment is healthy, and the education is good. My daughter problem solves thoughtfully and shows critical thinking. She is having a much better junior high experience than I had in a regular public school. She enjoys school again. Thank you GMA
- Posted by Parent - Stacey
28/18/2015
2014-2015 school year was awful! I pulled my child from this school as well as several other parents due to administration not addressing issues, teacher/assistants quiting/moving around throughout the year and endless chaos. Classrooms with too much playing and not enough learning. Might as well have been a daycare. Teachers were not equipped to handle large ratios of kids with behavior issues.
- Posted by Parent - Ilove
54/26/2014
Be sure to do your CURRENT research and not base your judgements on a bunch of standardized test scores that get drilled into public school kids. My child is THRIVING at GMA and developing a love of learning...NOT trying to fit into a standardized design. The teachers are passionate and know more about the students individually than we ever saw in one of the public schools our child attended. GMA teachers have faith that the GMA environment and Montessori learning method will build strong passionate minds, whether or not that shows up right away on some standardized test score.
- Posted by Parent - david
21/31/2011
There has been a 100% turnover in staff since 2010. And apparently, there has been a 100% shift away from Montessori. Nothing about this school is Montessori except the name and the materials.
- Posted by Parent - kissy
21/31/2011
This is not real montessori. None of the teachers have Montessori training... It was a complete disappointment. It's free, and you get what you pay for.
- Posted by Parent - kraze
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