Montessori School Of Raleigh
School Notes Overview:
The Montessori School of Raleigh is a community dedicated to the education of children guided by the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. MSR has provided opportunities for the Triangle's youngest citizens to "learn by doing" since 1974. The MSR Middle School, grades 7-9, has been graduating accomplished learners since 2001. At the Montessori School of Raleigh we believe that school and learning are a part of life, not just preparation for life; children are active learners, not passive absorbers of information; teachers are facilitators and guides, not mere sources of information; parents are partners and resources, not outsiders and uninvolved; community is an extension of school, not separate from school; learning is spiral with depth and breadth, not linear with factual accumulation alone; and knowledge is gained through experience, not through lecture, worksheets, or texts. ...
School Overview:
Montessori School Of Raleigh |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 9 | |
| Learning Differences Supported | yes | |
| Year Founded | 1974 | |
| County | Wake County, NC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 354 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 24% | 18% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 101 students | ||
| Pre-K - 59 students | ||
| Kind - 58 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 8 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | |
| Average Class Size | 25 | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Tuition Notes | Refer to our website for tuition | |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | |
| Head of School | Meg Thomas | |
| Admissions Director | Shobhna Patel | |
School Notes:
- The Montessori School of Raleigh is a community dedicated to the education of children guided by the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. MSR has provided opportunities for the Triangle's youngest citizens to "learn by doing" since 1974. The MSR Middle School, grades 7-9, has been graduating accomplished learners since 2001. At the Montessori School of Raleigh we believe that school and learning are a part of life, not just preparation for life; children are active learners, not passive absorbers of information; teachers are facilitators and guides, not mere sources of information; parents are partners and resources, not outsiders and uninvolved; community is an extension of school, not separate from school; learning is spiral with depth and breadth, not linear with factual accumulation alone; and knowledge is gained through experience, not through lecture, worksheets, or texts.
- Profile last updated: 10/14/2008
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (27615) | School Zip (27615) |
(NC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 40,424 people | 8,047,333 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 65% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $71,166 | $43,285 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.6 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 23 years old | 31 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (27615) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 73% / 27% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
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- Ravenscroft School - 1255 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- The Fletcher Academy - 115 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Timothys School - 476 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
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- Friendship Christian School - 345 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
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