The reported proficiency rate for English language arts is 87%.
Original Research by School Decision on Khalsa Montessori Elementary Schools (4360)
Khalsa Montessori Elementary Schools is a small, single-school district in Phoenix that serves kindergarten through sixth grade. Its only campus is Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix. Because the district does not serve grades seven or eight, there is no high school program and therefore no graduation rate to report. The school operates as a charter district, and public records indicate it has not undergone any major parent-relevant changes in recent years.
The student body is small, drawing a population that is majority white, with a substantial share of students identifying as two or more races, and a smaller but present Hispanic enrollment. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these support programs and how they are resourced.
On state testing, the picture is mixed and somewhat incomplete. In fourth grade English language arts, the district posted a proficiency rate far above the midpoint among Maricopa County's districts, landing in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The district's overall proficiency index, which averages results across grades and subjects, also places it in the top quartile. Math results are sparser; proficiency data for several grades was suppressed due to small group sizes, which is common in a district this size. The available data shows a wide gap between math and reading performance, with the math proficiency index notably lower. Science results for fifth grade were suppressed as well. Because the school is small, individual year-to-year results can swing sharply, and suppressed data makes it difficult to see a full trendline. A parent should expect to discuss specific grade-level performance with the school.
Chronic absenteeism, at a rate well below the county median, sits in the top quartile, meaning very few students are missing large amounts of school. That is a consistent strength, especially notable in a small district where attendance patterns can be volatile.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary Schools spends more per pupil than the typical Maricopa County district, landing in the upper half of the spending range. For a Montessori program, that level of investment often reflects smaller class sizes, specialized materials, and teacher training in the Montessori method.
This district fits a family looking for a Montessori elementary program in a very small school setting. The academic pathway emphasizes a Montessori approach, and the school environment appears stable with strong reading outcomes and low absenteeism. Families who need a high school program or who want to see a full multi-year trend of math and science results will need to look beyond what the state data shows here.
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