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Park Road Montessori

Public | PK-6 | 400 students

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Posted October 2, 2009

That the learning is individualized based on the childs level and interests.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

A Montessori education should be the standard teaching method throughout the country. Its student idividualized approach and tactile/visual learning style is second to none. And Park Road Montessori makes this method even more notable with its awesome teachers and staff that consistently go the extra mile to ensure sudents have what they need to learn and parents are inspired to stay involved. And our PTO is awesome too. I call it the Park Road Parent Machine!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

I like many things about Park Road Montessori. I love how involved the parents are. They are very dedicated. The principal is never in her office. She walks around the school visible for the parents to see. My son knows who his principal is. The ladies at the front dest are the most caring and helpful secretaries that I have ever meet, they go out of their way for a lot of things. The school has a beautiful showcase of art work out side the classroom doors. I can go on and on. But these are a few things why I like Park Road so much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

I am a mazes at how peaceful the environment is, and how engaged the children are in their learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2009

The caring attitude combined with an excellent acadmemic atmosphere. A school that takes the time to really teach children about their world.


Posted September 24, 2009

This is an awesome public school where children learn using the Montessori style. The children all excel and the teachers and administrators are all so loving and talented.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

This school is an example of what can be accomplished when a thoughful community of people clearly focus on the importance of excellent primary education for children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

An exceptional, authentic Montessori school, where each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and become life-long learners and compassionate, contributing members of humanity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

It is the best Montessori school around. Loving, well-rounded teachers and very happy students...a winning combination!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

Park Road is the Best. My friends are always complaining about thier childs school and I cannot ever think of a complaint. Great education, caring staff, committed administration team and willing to do whatever it takes to see your child excel- in 7 years my kids have attended all I can say is we are blessed to be at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

Park Rd montessori is a very nurturing place where kids can be creative and learn interactively. We LOVE it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

I believe their learning environment is revolutionary and offers children many different ways to learn and grow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

Love the Montessori Method! This is an OUTSTANDING school filled with dedicated administration, staff, teachers, parents, & children! :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

Park Road Montessori as amazing teachers dedicated to the students as well as the Montessori philosophy of learning. We have a big and beautiful campus which is utilized in the teaching process with gardening, games, picnics and nature study.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

I love Park Road Montessori because the staff is wonderful and they truly care about the students. They will go above and beyond to help your child meet their needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2009

Each kid learns at his/her own pace. Teachers understand each child's capabilities and limitations, and work with the child to enhance the first and to overcome the second. That teaching strategy builds the child's self esteem, promotes his/her creativity and his/her love for learning. The parent's involvement and the administrator's support are also pivotal for the success of this great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

The teachers are so wonderful! Not only do they teach the basics or reading, writing and math...they also teach the children how to have respect, grace and courtesy for themselves and for others. This is truely a great community of freiends!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

It is a safe, nurturing enviornment that allows children to learn anything they want. Curiousity of any subject turns into fun learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

I am excited about the montessori curriculum. This is the first year that my Pre-K has come home and actually been able to share his csholl day with me;to include what he learned.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

PRM is such a caring and nurturing environment and I fully trust their staff...I love it.
—Submitted by a parent


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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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Phone: (980) 343-5830

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