Millhopper Montessori School
8505 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606-0326 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (352)375-6773
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Millhopper Montessori School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Other school association(s)
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 ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 33%
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 ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:15
*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 Jan. 1
Tuition Notes Ranges from 5700 to 7200
Headmaster Christina J. Miller
Admissions Director Amilda Clark
 
Sports:
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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About This Zip Code ( 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 38.7 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $50,963 $40,691
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 19 years old 33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 64% / 36% 66% / 34%
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