Watson Hall Montessori School vs. St. Mark School
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School Overview
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School History
Overview
Watson Hall Montessori School in Catonsville, MD, serves grades kindergarten through 6 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Established in 2009, the school currently enrolls 7 students, with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 2 teachers.
The student body is 57% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
As a Montessori school, it operates without religious affiliation or membership in external associations.
Watson Hall Montessori School offers a co–ed early education option in the Catonsville suburban community.
St. Mark School is a vital faith and academic community founded in 1889 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, as part of the larger parish community of Saint Mark Catholic Church.
St. Mark currently enrolls students from Pre-School through the 8th grade.
St. Mark School strives to provide the best spiritual and academic foundation for its students.
Various activities help students to grow in both of these areas.
St. Mark School, a Roman Catholic grade school, guides its students to the realization that responsibility towards God, neighbor, and self comes with the attainment of knowledge.
The faculty supports the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of the students.
Within each subject area, instructors call the students to perceive, organize, inquire, communicate, and respond to age-appropriate lessons using critical thinking skills.
Saint Mark School strives to nurture the achievement of each student and to encourage the development of his or her God-given talents.
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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PRIDE Program
Year Founded
2009
1889
Students Body
Total Students
7 students
364 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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49
Kindergarten Students
3
26
Grade 1 Students
-
26
Grade 2 Students
-
23
Grade 3 Students
1
30
Grade 4 Students
2
39
Grade 5 Students
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36
Grade 6 Students
1
39
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
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48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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50%
Average Class Size
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19
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$8,840
Tuition Notes
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Catholic and Other Faith rate. Multi-child discount
Admissions Director
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Stacey Aisquith
Admissions Associate
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Katie Stover
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Battle of the Books ClubBoy Scouts/Girl Scouts
Chess ClubCoding Club
Drama ClubGreen Team
It's Academic ClubLego Robotics Gr 1-5
Lego Robotics Gr 7-8Lego Robotics Gr. 5-6
National Junior Honor SocietySchool Safety Patrol
STEM ClubStudent Council
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Hip Hop Dance Club Grades 1-5Instrumental Band
School Chorus
Recreational Athletic Programs:
St. Mark Athletic Association