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Park Road Montessori

Public | PK-6 | 400 students

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Posted September 22, 2009

It rocks! Kids learn etiquette and respect...as well as all their lessons. Head and shoulders above any school around here!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Park Road Elementary school would be my top choice even if I were offered a full scholarship to any private school in Charlotte. The teachers are dedicated and have a passion for thier craft. The students learn in ways just not possible at most schools. There is a wonderful community of parents and staff that I am so happy to be a part of.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Park road is diverse and challenging. my son really gets to develop his inner self and explore his interest with lots of encouragement!!! i love the excitement and support offered by the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Park Road Montessori is a wonderful school that brings out the best in each and every child. This is my daughter's third year there and I am truly amazed at what she has learned. The creativity that is encouraged in the classroom helps the students learn how to learn. Not because they have to but because they want to. I could not ask for a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Caring staff, beautiful environment, child centered learning!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

PRM offers the best learning environment. The teachers are very dedicated and the curriculum is so diverse. My children absolutely love school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

All of the staff are so kind and nurturing with the students. EVeryone is so excited to be at Park Road. My daughter is loving Pre-K with Ms. Kelly and Ms. Bethany
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

the teachers are the best
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Luca and Finn love Park Road Elementary School! Thanks to everyone for creating such a vibrant learning environment for all.


Posted September 22, 2009

There is just an excitement and passion when you walk the halls of Park Road Montessori. The faculty, staff, students & parents just believe in and love this place. The teachers are amazing, creative and are given permission to really soar with their students in their own unique ways. My son started @ Park Rd. a 4 years old (had just turned 4) for Pre-K and was reading within a few months. Unreal. I love the whole ethos of the school...caring for the earth and each other and being responsible citizens. Can't say enough postive things!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

The teachers are wonderful! The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. It is the best school we have ever been to!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Park Road Montessori was just the school we were looking for! It gives our daughter the diversity of public school, while allowing for intimacy in the classroom and best of all...an education in a way that she is enjoying immensly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

The teachers, the method and the entire school environment is just the best! My son is an amazing child and Park Road has allowed all of his positive traits to shine through and make him feel grounded and happy. He loves math, going to school, doing his work, and even had the confidence to elect to take the bus at 5 years old!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

I love that Park Road is a Montessori school. The curriculum, campus and even extracurricular activities are all designed to educate the whole child...to create a well rounded and responsible child. The fact that the teachers are with the children for 2-3 years truly allows them to get to know a child and nurture them. The school is everything I could want for my child's educational foundation!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Park Road is a public Montesssori school--great teachers, and committed parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Park Road Montessori is such an amazing school because it provides a nurturing and challenging environment for each child to become their best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

An excellent school with a phenomenal group of teachers and adminstrators! Fantastic students too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2008

Five of our children have attended PRM over the last six years, AND we have no complaints! This is exceptional school with a great sense of community, and my kids are better for having gone there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2005

This school is awsome! my son will be starting his third year here in 06 and I have no complaints. The parent involvement is amazing and so is the staff. I recommend it totally!
—Submitted by Clarissa Sellers, a parent


Posted September 19, 2004

I have 2 children who attend this montessori school. Each child learns at his or her own pace and children are encouraged to help eachother. I can not stress how important it is to research montessori philosophies before sending your child to a school that uses this approach. It is an extremely effective non-traditional way of teaching that has been proven to work. I knew this was an exceptional school when my 4 year old is doing multiplication in a peaceful environment next to a child who is learning his numbers.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female91%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students94%
Female91%
Male>95%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students93%
Female>95%
Male83%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male92%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 54%
Black 29% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
Hispanic 5% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3701 Haven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
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