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Good Shepherd Montessori School

1605 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, 20851-0208 -

School Notes Overview:

At Good Shepherd Montessori, we know that each child has a natural desire to learn, to explore, and to take part in the world around him/her. We nurture this desire, following the principles and practices established by Dr. Maria Montessori (and further developed by the Association Montessori International). Our classrooms contain a prepared environment and special materials designed to reinforce the child's independence and encourage his/her intellectual and spiritual development. Each child is treated as an individual and allowed to learn at his/her own pace. Through this approach, the child develops self-confidence, inner peace, responsibility, and a love of learning....

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School Overview:

	Good Shepherd Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 3
Year Founded	1996
County	Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	57 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	33%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 12 students
	Pre-K - 25 students
	Kind - 9 students
	Grade 1 - 6 students
	Grade 2 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	12 teachers
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:21	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	Jul. 1 / rolling

School Notes:

At Good Shepherd Montessori, we know that each child has a natural desire to learn, to explore, and to take part in the world around him/her. We nurture this desire, following the principles and practices established by Dr. Maria Montessori (and further developed by the Association Montessori International). Our classrooms contain a prepared environment and special materials designed to reinforce the child's independence and encourage his/her intellectual and spiritual development. Each child is treated as an individual and allowed to learn at his/her own pace. Through this approach, the child develops self-confidence, inner peace, responsibility, and a love of learning.
Profile last updated: 07/12/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20851)	School Zip (20851)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	13,038 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	43%	32%
Population Average Age	36 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$59,992	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	65% / 35%	65% / 35%