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Mater Amoris Montessori School

18501 Mink Hollow Road, PO Box 97, Ashton, MD, 20861-0208 -

School Notes Overview:

The Mater Amoris Montessori School is dedicated to the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori in the belief that her teachings provide a scientifically based system which not only aids the child during early development, but throughout life. The Montessori philosophy is based on love for the child, respect for the child's dignity as a person, and a strong desire to help the child realize his or her fullest potential in society. The Montessori philosophy emphasizes the importance of spiritual and moral strength. The rural environment of the Ashton, Maryland campus fosters the development of thinking, self-sufficient, and flexible young people - whatever their chosen course of life. The 13-acre campus brings pupils into close contact with nature, where they enjoy clear air and spacious surroundings. ...

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School Overview:

	Mater Amoris Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	Association Montessori International (AMI) Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1976
County	Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	104 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	33%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 33 students
	Kind - 25 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 2 - 16 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 7 students
	Grade 6 - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	171 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The Mater Amoris Montessori School is dedicated to the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori in the belief that her teachings provide a scientifically based system which not only aids the child during early development, but throughout life. The Montessori philosophy is based on love for the child, respect for the child's dignity as a person, and a strong desire to help the child realize his or her fullest potential in society. The Montessori philosophy emphasizes the importance of spiritual and moral strength. The rural environment of the Ashton, Maryland campus fosters the development of thinking, self-sufficient, and flexible young people - whatever their chosen course of life. The 13-acre campus brings pupils into close contact with nature, where they enjoy clear air and spacious surroundings.
Profile last updated: 03/05/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20861)	School Zip (20861)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	1,767 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	58%	32%
Population Average Age	41 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$92,934	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	9.1 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	97% / 3%	65% / 35%