Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, May Sands Montessori School 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
May Sands Montessori School 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 May Sands Montessori School is 0.46, 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.
Dr. Maria Montessori placed emphasis on following the child, being
aware of the spirit of the individual. To inspire students to
pursue knowledge should be the goal of an effective educator. In
addition to satisfying the academic needs of the child, the
emotional and physical aspects of development should also be
addressed. Our Montessori educational program provides a holistic,
integrated approach that attempts to meet the needs of the whole
child while attending to the curriculum. Our educational program
promotes independence as well as interdependence. Montessori
educators nurture individuals to become physically, intellectually
and spiritually aware of their human potential.
The May Sands Montessori School acknowledges the importance of the
prepared environment and offers
Integration of the arts, sciences, geography, history, and
language that inspires students to seek knowledge for personal
satisfaction.
The presentation of knowledge as part of a large scale
narrative in which the origins of the earth, life, human
communities (agricultural and urban), empires, and modern history
unfolds, always in the context of the wholeness of life.
The presentation of formal scientific language of zoology,
botany, anthropology, geography, geology, etc. that exposes the
child to accurate, organized information while respecting the
child`s intelligence and interests.
The use of timelines, pictures, charts, and other visual aids,
to provide a linguistic and visual overview of the first principles
of each discipline.
A mathematics curriculum presented with concrete materials that
simultaneously reveal arithmetic, geometric and algebraic
correlations.
Emphasis on open-ended research and in-depth study that uses
primary and secondary sources, such as books, as well as other
materials.
"Going-out" which entails the ongoing use of community
resources beyond the four walls of the classroom.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend May Sands Montessori School?
94 students attend May Sands Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of May Sands Montessori School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of May Sands Montessori School?
May Sands Montessori School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does May Sands Montessori School offer ?
May Sands Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is May Sands Montessori School part of?
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