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Bay Farm Montessori Academy is an independent, co-educational, day school in Duxbury, Massachusetts serving children ages twelve months to twelve years (grade 6). Currently enrolling students from twelve towns, BFMA provides programs grounded in the philosophy of Maria Montessori and enriched by a strong arts focus. By nurturing the development of the whole child's readiness, interests, and learning style, the faculty at BFMA fosters each child's positive self-image, problem-solving skills and ability to make choices in an academically challenging environment. Bay Farm Montessori Academy offers students before and after school care and a variety of extracurricular programs. We work together to cultivate a vibrant Montessori learning community where children are inspired to grow with joy, purpose and compassion. Through the wonder of direct exploration, the satisfaction of engaged learning, and the integration of visual and performing arts, Bay Farm Montessori Academy students develop the skills and sense of responsibility to be confident learners, eager to understand themselves and their world.
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Bay Farm Montessori Academy |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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School Type |
Montessori School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
Other religious school association(s) National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 6 |
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County |
Plymouth County, MA |
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| Total
Students |
271 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
7% |
20% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 163 students | | Kind - 27 students | | Grade 1 - 18 students | | Grade 2 - 19 students | | Grade 3 - 18 students | | Grade 4 - 11 students | | Grade 5 - 9 students | | Grade 6 - 6 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
26 teachers |
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School |
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MA )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:10 |
1:16 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
170 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- Bay Farm Montessori Academy is an independent, co-educational, day school in Duxbury, Massachusetts serving children ages twelve months to twelve years (grade 6). Currently enrolling students from twelve towns, BFMA provides programs grounded in the philosophy of Maria Montessori and enriched by a strong arts focus. By nurturing the development of the whole child's readiness, interests, and learning style, the faculty at BFMA fosters each child's positive self-image, problem-solving skills and ability to make choices in an academically challenging environment. Bay Farm Montessori Academy offers students before and after school care and a variety of extracurricular programs. We work together to cultivate a vibrant Montessori learning community where children are inspired to grow with joy, purpose and compassion. Through the wonder of direct exploration, the satisfaction of engaged learning, and the integration of visual and performing arts, Bay Farm Montessori Academy students develop the skills and sense of responsibility to be confident learners, eager to understand themselves and their world.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
02332 ) |
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Zip (
02332 ) |
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MA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
14,248 people |
6,349,048 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
69% |
43% |
| Population Average
Age |
40 years old |
36.5 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.9 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$97,124 |
$51,535 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
7.4 rooms |
5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
35 years old |
57 years old |
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View current housing listings in 2332 |
| %
Owning / % Renting |
89% / 11% |
58% / 42% |
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