Amherst Montessori School
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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. ...read more
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Amherst Montessori School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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School Type |
Montessori School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 4 |
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County |
Hampshire County, MA |
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| Total
Students |
84 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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MA )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
23% |
20% |
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| 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 | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
12 teachers |
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School |
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MA )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:7 |
1:16
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
190 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- 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
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| About This
Zip Code (
01002 ) |
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Zip (
01002 ) |
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MA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
36,794 people |
6,349,048 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
74% |
43% |
| Population Average
Age |
22 years old |
36.5 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.5 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$42,567 |
$51,535 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.3 rooms |
5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
38 years old |
57 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (1002)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
48% / 52% |
58% / 42% |
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