Growing Light Montessori
School Notes Overview:
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....
School Overview:
Growing Light Montessori |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | Association Montessori International (AMI) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | |
| County | Contra Costa County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 55 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 45 students | ||
| Kind - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 152 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
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.
- Profile last updated: 03/09/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94707) | School Zip (94707) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 11,880 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 84% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 46 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $100,590 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.5 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (94707) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 87% / 13% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Jerome Catholic School - 256 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Step One School - 119 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Prospect Sierra School - 440 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- St John The Baptist - 300 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Bright Star School - 36 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
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