Millhopper Montessori School
Tel:
(352) 375-6773
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 220 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- The Framework for Early Childhood Education - 11/03/2019 - "The preschool and kindergarten years are the most formative and learning is specialized through the sensitive periods. A developmentally appropriate program honors and appreciates how children learn at this age."
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Read more in Ms. Christina Miller's article on early childhood education that was published in The Gainesville Sun. hide
Top Placements
Millhopper Montessori School places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 220 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 5% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Dress code listed in the Parent Handbook) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition amounts range depending on the age of the child. |
| Admissions Director | Amilda Clark |
| Admissions Associate | N/A |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Flag Football, SoccerBasketball, Flag Football, Soccer |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 12 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Afternoon Academics, Beginning Cooking, Chess Club, Sewing Studio Club or Organization: Journalism Club, Middle School Gaming Society, Spotlight Kids Drama Club, Spotlight Kids Junior Arts and Music Programs: Art Studios, Keiki Hula, Vocal Ensemble Recreational Athletic Programs: Capoeira |
School Notes
- MILLHOPPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the Florida Kindergarten Council and is affiliated with the American Montessori Society. The school was founded in 1977. The Millhopper Montessori School enjoys a spacious facility for its extensive private educational program in Gainesville. The Millhopper Montessori School serves children ages two through 8th grade. True to its Montessori heritage, the staff fosters creative thinking and problem-solving through the use of manipulative and other educational tools. A diversified curriculum ensures all aspects of your child`s educational needs will be met. Our low student-teacher ratio, one-to-one and small group instruction, and complete Montessori curriculum enables children to have a self-paced individualized program. Hands-on materials enhance visual and kinesthetic learning, while independence and self-discipline develop through the classroom dynamics. Subject areas include practical life, math, geometry, botany, zoology, geology, astronomy, health sciences, art, drama, music, movement, Spanish, media, theatre, and seasonal activities. Christina Miller is the founder and director of Millhopper Montessori School. She is trained and certified by the Montessori Association of Florida (MAF) for pre-primary, American Montessori Society (AMS) in Elementary, holds a B.A. in elementary education and an M.A. in curriculum design. Her many pursuits include co-owner of Dynamic Didactic Developware, a software company that created "Mentors Mathematic" an innovative software and manipulative program used to teach younger children place value in the four mathematic operations.
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School Reviews
| 5 Wonderful teachers in tune with each child's individual needs. Lots of art, music, speech/drama/debate & technology. Fabulous environment! - Posted by Parent - erinm |
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