Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richardson Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)22%
32%
Black
(15-16)75%
23%
White
(15-16)3%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Richardson Montessori Academy?
27 students attend Richardson Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Richardson Montessori Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richardson Montessori Academy?
Richardson Montessori Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richardson Montessori Academy offer ?
Richardson Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Richardson Montessori Academy part of?
Richardson Montessori Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
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