Metamorphosis Montessori School

1202 1/2 N State Street, Monticello, IL, 61856-0618 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Metamorphosis School provides children with a true home-away-from-home, while implementing the educational strategies of the visionary educator Dr. Maria Montessori. The prepared environment of the Montessori classroom allows the child the freedom to discover the world around him, yet also encourages responsibility and action. Children learn to read and write in the same natural way that they learn to walk and talk, because they are encouraged to progress at their own pace according to their own periods of interest. The child's ability to concentrate is developed as he fixes his attention while performing tasks with his hands. The child is also encouraged to explore various subjects for long periods of time, examining the subject from various perspectives. ...

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School Overview:

 
Metamorphosis Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
County Piatt County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 25 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 34%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 16 students
Kind - 9 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year n/a 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Metamorphosis School provides children with a true home-away-from-home, while implementing the educational strategies of the visionary educator Dr. Maria Montessori. The prepared environment of the Montessori classroom allows the child the freedom to discover the world around him, yet also encourages responsibility and action. Children learn to read and write in the same natural way that they learn to walk and talk, because they are encouraged to progress at their own pace according to their own periods of interest. The child's ability to concentrate is developed as he fixes his attention while performing tasks with his hands. The child is also encouraged to explore various subjects for long periods of time, examining the subject from various perspectives.
  • Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (61856)
School Zip (61856)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 6,762 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 39% 24%
Population Average Age 41 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $48,598 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 45 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (61856)


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% Owning / % Renting 80% / 20% 61% / 39%

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