Arcadia Montessori School
School Notes Overview:
Arcadia Montessori was founded in 1972 by Judy Pemberton. Arcadia Montessori hires college educated teachers that have obtained their A.M.I. specialized certification. Our average staff member has been employed by the school for nine years. Arcadia Montessori uses the method as taught by Dr. Maria Montessori, using her hand-made, hands-on, high quality materials from Holland. We incorporate into our program art, music, creative dramatics, animal care, gardening and cooking. Arcadia Montessori accepts children at 18 months (not potty trained) through kindergarten age 6. Each class is limited in size to maintain a1 to 7 ratio in toddlers and a 1 to 11 ratio in pre-primary. It is our mission to create a safe, happy school for children to grow and learn as well as develop manners, respect and a life long love of learning. ...
School Overview:
Arcadia Montessori School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Association Montessori International (AMI) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - K | |
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 104 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 30% | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 94 students | ||
| Kind - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:52 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 240 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Arcadia Montessori was founded in 1972 by Judy Pemberton. Arcadia Montessori hires college educated teachers that have obtained their A.M.I. specialized certification. Our average staff member has been employed by the school for nine years. Arcadia Montessori uses the method as taught by Dr. Maria Montessori, using her hand-made, hands-on, high quality materials from Holland. We incorporate into our program art, music, creative dramatics, animal care, gardening and cooking. Arcadia Montessori accepts children at 18 months (not potty trained) through kindergarten age 6. Each class is limited in size to maintain a1 to 7 ratio in toddlers and a 1 to 11 ratio in pre-primary. It is our mission to create a safe, happy school for children to grow and learn as well as develop manners, respect and a life long love of learning.
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (85008) | School Zip (85008) |
(AZ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 56,379 people | 5,130,874 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 18% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 27 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $29,625 | $44,677 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.7 rooms | 5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 39 years old | 29 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (85008) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 38% / 62% | 62% / 38% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Verde Valley Christian School - 171 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
- Montezuma School - 3 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
- Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School - 19 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
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