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1850 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709-0947 - View a map of this school Map
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The Montessori Family School was established in 1981 to provide a licensed and comprehensive Montessori program for East Bay families. Our mission is to create a relevant Montessori curriculum that provides students with a solid basis for coping with the academic and social challenges they will encounter in the future. MFS is an authentic Montessori school that nurtures the individual learning style of each student while maintaining standards of academic excellence. As Montessori educators, we know that concentrated skill building and a love of learning lead to high self-esteem and a profound sense of self. In all subject areas, exceptional use of learning materials or "works" help the child explore and learn concepts in a concrete way. The main areas of curriculum in any Montessori classroom are: practical life, sensorial, math, language, and cultural subjects. ...read more  

School Overview:
Montessori Family School-scenic
School Level Elementary school
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - K
County Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students n/a
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 40%
Students by Grade
Grade 5 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:0 1:18
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 174 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
 
School Notes:
  • The Montessori Family School was established in 1981 to provide a licensed and comprehensive Montessori program for East Bay families. Our mission is to create a relevant Montessori curriculum that provides students with a solid basis for coping with the academic and social challenges they will encounter in the future. MFS is an authentic Montessori school that nurtures the individual learning style of each student while maintaining standards of academic excellence. As Montessori educators, we know that concentrated skill building and a love of learning lead to high self-esteem and a profound sense of self. In all subject areas, exceptional use of learning materials or "works" help the child explore and learn concepts in a concrete way. The main areas of curriculum in any Montessori classroom are: practical life, sensorial, math, language, and cultural subjects.
  • Profile last updated: 03/09/2007
 
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About This Zip Code ( 94709 )
School Zip ( 94709 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 10,140 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 83% 32%
Population Average Age 31 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 1.8 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $38,613 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 3.3 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 66 years old 41 years old
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