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Andover School Of Montessori

400 S Main St, Andover, MA, 01810-0181 -

School Notes Overview:

At the Andover School of Montessori we see great value in sharing the life and learning experiences of people from many different backgrounds. We are a community of learners sharing unique experiences and diverse perspectives. All of us are enriched by the experience of each of us. We maintain an environment that is attractive and nurturing to a diverse student community, faculty, and administration. We learn best when challenged with choice. We have a deep and abiding respect for those aspects of the human condition that challenge us to live together and to develop as individuals. The Andover School of Montessori fosters the growth of joyous learners and responsible citizens. We encourage curiosity, deep thinking and respect for oneself and others. In support of Maria Montessori's philosophy, we advocate learning through collaboration and communication; provide learning in a climate of support and experimentation; promote service to others; instill a sense of community and outreach; model integrity and civility; embrace peace, challenge prejudice and respect differences; and recognize that many perspective inform the human experience. ...

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School Overview:

	Andover School Of Montessori
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Association Montessori International (AMI) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Differences Supported	yes
Year Founded	1975
County	Essex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	193 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 71 students
	Kind - 31 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 91 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	25%
Average Class Size	20
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Range: 12,255-13,865
Head of School	Peg Roberts
Admissions Director	Yvonne Howard

School Notes:

At the Andover School of Montessori we see great value in sharing the life and learning experiences of people from many different backgrounds. We are a community of learners sharing unique experiences and diverse perspectives. All of us are enriched by the experience of each of us. We maintain an environment that is attractive and nurturing to a diverse student community, faculty, and administration. We learn best when challenged with choice. We have a deep and abiding respect for those aspects of the human condition that challenge us to live together and to develop as individuals. The Andover School of Montessori fosters the growth of joyous learners and responsible citizens. We encourage curiosity, deep thinking and respect for oneself and others. In support of Maria Montessori's philosophy, we advocate learning through collaboration and communication; provide learning in a climate of support and experimentation; promote service to others; instill a sense of community and outreach; model integrity and civility; embrace peace, challenge prejudice and respect differences; and recognize that many perspective inform the human experience.
Profile last updated: 05/13/2008

In the News:

Students join worldwide singalong for peace (The Eagle-Tribune)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 04:37:02 am
Andover School of Montessori and other Montessori schools around the world sang continuously yesterday in celebration of the United Nations' Peace One Day.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01810)	School Zip (01810)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,247 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	69%	43%
Population Average Age	40 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$87,683	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	46 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	58% / 42%