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School Of The Woods

1321 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, 77055-0770 -

School Notes Overview:

School of the Woods is a community of life-long learners that integrates Montessori education with contemporary methods and materials to foster competent, self-motivated, morally aware, personally and socially responsible people. School of the Woods develops life-long learners. Children experience success as they flourish in surroundings of respect and concern. The staff of certified Montessori teachers respects each child's uniqueness and plans the progress of each student in accordance with the needs, interest and abilities of the student. Individual readiness determines the introduction of new materials, and the teacher serves as a resource, guide and helper as he/she sensitively interacts in the child's adventure toward life-long learning. School of the Woods, an American Montessori Society affiliate, integrates contemporary materials and methods with Montessori education in the classroom environment. A rich variety of "hands on" activities in the early childhood years enhances the growth of each child. The elementary, upper elementary and middle school classes extend experiences at each successive level and offer truly unique programs of interdisciplinary learning and real-life applications....

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School Overview:

	School Of The Woods
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Association Montessori International (AMI) European Council for International Schools National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Harris County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	347 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	28%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 69 students
	Kind - 34 students
	Grade 1 - 32 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 23 students
	Grade 4 - 16 students
	Grade 5 - 21 students
	Grade 6 - 26 students
	Grade 7 - 25 students
	Grade 8 - 19 students
	Grade 9 - 23 students
	Grade 10 - 12 students
	Grade 11 - 9 students
	Grade 12 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	37 teachers
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

School of the Woods is a community of life-long learners that integrates Montessori education with contemporary methods and materials to foster competent, self-motivated, morally aware, personally and socially responsible people. School of the Woods develops life-long learners. Children experience success as they flourish in surroundings of respect and concern. The staff of certified Montessori teachers respects each child's uniqueness and plans the progress of each student in accordance with the needs, interest and abilities of the student. Individual readiness determines the introduction of new materials, and the teacher serves as a resource, guide and helper as he/she sensitively interacts in the child's adventure toward life-long learning. School of the Woods, an American Montessori Society affiliate, integrates contemporary materials and methods with Montessori education in the classroom environment. A rich variety of "hands on" activities in the early childhood years enhances the growth of each child. The elementary, upper elementary and middle school classes extend experiences at each successive level and offer truly unique programs of interdisciplinary learning and real-life applications.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (77055)	School Zip (77055)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,477 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	23%
Population Average Age	30 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	3.1 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$36,760	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.5 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	44 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	45% / 55%	59% / 41%