Brixham Montessori Friends School

18 Brickyard Court, York, ME, 03909-0390 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Brixham Montessori Friends School is a small independent private school in York. A dynamic and vibrant school community, the BMFS staff is proud to partner with parents and students to establish an exceptional Montessori school of the highest standards. Each classroom has an average student to teacher ratio of 7:1 and a complete program of study, including core subjects in language, math, sensorial and everyday living, as well as the arts and sciences. Specials in Spanish, Fitness and Health, Music, Drama and Studio Art complete the study at the elementary levels. Central to the philosophy of Montessori education is the belief that every child is driven by his or her own desires to learn, and that within a carefully structured and prepared environment, the child will fulfill his or her needs in their entirety. “Follow the child” and “freedom with responsibilities” are two Montessori principles that Brixham deeply honors and respects....

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School Overview:

 
Brixham Montessori Friends School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 3
County York County, ME
Student Body
Total Students 41 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(ME) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 5%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 17 students
Kind - 14 students
Grade 1 - 2 students
Grade 2 - 5 students
Grade 3 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
This School
(ME) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 175 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Brixham Montessori Friends School is a small independent private school in York. A dynamic and vibrant school community, the BMFS staff is proud to partner with parents and students to establish an exceptional Montessori school of the highest standards. Each classroom has an average student to teacher ratio of 7:1 and a complete program of study, including core subjects in language, math, sensorial and everyday living, as well as the arts and sciences. Specials in Spanish, Fitness and Health, Music, Drama and Studio Art complete the study at the elementary levels. Central to the philosophy of Montessori education is the belief that every child is driven by his or her own desires to learn, and that within a carefully structured and prepared environment, the child will fulfill his or her needs in their entirety. “Follow the child” and “freedom with responsibilities” are two Montessori principles that Brixham deeply honors and respects.
  • Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

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School Zip (03909)
(ME) State Average
Population (Approximate) 10,764 people 1,273,094 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 48% 27%
Population Average Age 43 years old 38 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.2 persons
Median Household Income $54,363 $38,403
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 50 years old
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