The reported proficiency rate for Math is 72%.
Original Research by School Decision on Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)
Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. is a small public school district in Pima County that serves kindergarten through eighth grade. It is not a traditional school district in the sense of covering a geographic attendance area; rather, it operates as a single-school Montessori program. With a total enrollment that is modest for a K-8 setting, the district offers families an alternative pedagogical approach within the public school framework.
State testing data for the 2024-25 school year is thin, which reflects the small size of the student body. For most grade levels in math, English language arts, and science, the results are suppressed because the number of students tested fell below reporting thresholds. The one grade level where math results were reported showed a strong proficiency rate, and the district’s overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile among Pima County’s districts. That is a clear strength: on the measures that can be calculated, this school performs well relative to its peers. Because only a single year of data is available for the multi-year trend, it is not possible to assess whether performance is improving, declining, or stable.
The student body is diverse. A substantial share of students are Hispanic, and a slightly smaller share are White. Students who identify as two or more races make up the next largest group, followed by small numbers of Asian, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Information on economic disadvantage, special education, and English learner status was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the range of student supports.
One area that deserves attention is chronic absenteeism. The district’s rate falls above the midpoint among county districts, meaning a larger share of students than many of its neighbors miss a significant number of school days. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what attendance patterns look like and what strategies are in place to address them.
Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other Pima County districts. That could reflect the school’s small scale and single-site operation, but it is worth noting if resources for programming or facilities are a concern.
The district does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Course offerings such as Advanced Placement, dual credit, or career and technical education are not relevant for this grade band, and the data provided does not include any special programs beyond the school’s Montessori model.
There are two school locations listed in records: one that is inactive and one that is open and operating under the same name. A parent visiting or applying should confirm which campus is currently active.
The locale brief and district brief were empty, so there is no information about the surrounding community, housing market, or any recent district changes. That gap means a family considering this school would want to research the area on their own or contact the school directly.
Overall, Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. offers a small, academically strong Montessori program for families seeking that approach. The suppressed testing data is a natural consequence of its size, but the reported results are encouraging. The chronic absenteeism rate and lower per-pupil spending are the practical points a parent may want to investigate further before enrolling.
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