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Millhopper Montessori School

8505 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32606-0326 -

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