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Montessori Academy In The Oaks

2109 57th Street, Hobart, IN, 46342-0463 -

School Notes Overview:

Montessori Academy In The Oaks was incorporated as a not-for-profit school in January 1966. Extensive observations of the nature of childhood provide a strong foundation for Montessori education. Dr. Maria Montessori created unique materials and prepared environments to develop the whole child and to encourage the natural unfolding of each child's innate potential. Children at Montessori Academy In The Oaks learn at their own pace guided by highly specialized teachers. Adequate time is allowed for repetition and concentration so that each skill is mastered in developmental sequence. Emphasis is placed on acquiring a healthy respect for self, others, and the world around them....

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School Overview:

	Montessori Academy In The Oaks
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County	Lake County, IN
Student Body
Total Students	89 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	35%	15%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 67 students
	Kind - 7 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 3 - 6 students
	Grade 4 - 1 students
	Grade 5 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(IN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:45	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Montessori Academy In The Oaks was incorporated as a not-for-profit school in January 1966. Extensive observations of the nature of childhood provide a strong foundation for Montessori education. Dr. Maria Montessori created unique materials and prepared environments to develop the whole child and to encourage the natural unfolding of each child's innate potential. Children at Montessori Academy In The Oaks learn at their own pace guided by highly specialized teachers. Adequate time is allowed for repetition and concentration so that each skill is mastered in developmental sequence. Emphasis is placed on acquiring a healthy respect for self, others, and the world around them.
Profile last updated: 01/20/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (46342)	School Zip (46342)	(IN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,253 people	6,080,485 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	18%	20%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$46,212	$42,650
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	68% / 32%