Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montessori Academy For Peace ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Montessori Academy For Peace's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Montessori Academy For Peace ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Academy For Peace is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3081 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
32%
17%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Montessori Academy For Peace's ranking?
Montessori Academy For Peace is ranked #3081 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Montessori Academy For Peace often compared to?
Montessori Academy For Peaceis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Academy, Johns Hill Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Montessori Academy For Peace?
639 students attend Montessori Academy For Peace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Montessori Academy For Peace students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montessori Academy For Peace?
Montessori Academy For Peace has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montessori Academy For Peace offer ?
Montessori Academy For Peace offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Montessori Academy For Peace part of?
Montessori Academy For Peace is part of Decatur School District 61.
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