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Amherst Montessori School

27 Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA, 01002-0100 -

School Notes Overview:

The Amherst Montessori School, is a non-profit school serving families throughout the Pioneer Valley. AMS’ children range in age from 18 months to 10 years of age. Following the Montessori curriculum, our children study in multi-age groups at three levels: Toddler, Children's House and Lower Elementary. By providing an environment rich in learning materials and opportunities, the Montessori teacher enables the child to apply his/her curiosity in the most enriching way possible. Montessori teacher follows the child in his/her learning, actively. The teachers are “scientists of child learning.” They take copious notes and observe the children, following them, yet guiding them....

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School Overview:

	Amherst Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Other
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 4
County	Hampshire County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	84 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 62 students
	Kind - 9 students
	Grade 1 - 5 students
	Grade 2 - 4 students
	Grade 3 - 1 students
	Grade 4 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	12 teachers
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	190 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Amherst Montessori School, is a non-profit school serving families throughout the Pioneer Valley. AMS’ children range in age from 18 months to 10 years of age. Following the Montessori curriculum, our children study in multi-age groups at three levels: Toddler, Children's House and Lower Elementary. By providing an environment rich in learning materials and opportunities, the Montessori teacher enables the child to apply his/her curiosity in the most enriching way possible. Montessori teacher follows the child in his/her learning, actively. The teachers are “scientists of child learning.” They take copious notes and observe the children, following them, yet guiding them.
Profile last updated: 01/23/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01002)	School Zip (01002)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	36,794 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	74%	43%
Population Average Age	22 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$42,567	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	39 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	48% / 52%	58% / 42%