Millhopper Montessori School

8505 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606-0326 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

MMS serves preschool through middle school and is based on Montessori philosophy as well as other current and compatible methodologies. The school offers a state-of-the-art (contemporary) educationally challenging learning environment. ...

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School Overview:

 
Millhopper Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Association Montessori International (AMI)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1977
County Alachua County, FL
Student Body
Total Students 228 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 34%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 86 students
Kind - 30 students
Grade 1 - 19 students
Grade 2 - 17 students
Grade 3 - 28 students
Grade 4 - 8 students
Grade 5 - 14 students
Grade 6 - 7 students
Grade 7 - 14 students
Grade 8 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
Average Class Size 26
Classroom dress code Casual
(Dress code listed in the Parent Handbook)
This School
(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 188 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Ranges from 5700 to 7200
Head of School Christina J. Miller
Admissions Director Amilda Clark
Sport
Total Sports Offered 3
 
Sports
BasketballFlag Football
Soccer 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 5
 
Extracurriculars
Cooking Class Movement Class
Chess Club Girl Scouts
Drama Club 

School Notes:

  • -Rich academic program tailored to each child’s own aptitude. -Curriculum abundant in enrichment & hands on learning. -Developmentally appropriate curriculum builds social skills, independence, and a love of learning. -Certified, professional teachers. -Accredited by the Florida Kindergarten Council and the Florida Council of Independent Schools. -Affiliated with the American Montessori Society.
  • Profile last updated: 06/20/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (32606)
School Zip (32606)
(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 17,794 people 15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 64% 27%
Population Average Age 38 years old 38 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $50,963 $40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 20 years old 33 years old
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Zipcode (32606)


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% Owning / % Renting 64% / 36% 66% / 34%

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