Geist Montessori Academy

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Geist Montessori Academy ranks 444 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Geist Montessori Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in McCordsville, Indiana, with a student population of 233 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (66.52%), with significant percentages of African American (15.45%), Asian (5.15%), and students of two or more races (9.01%).

Geist Montessori Academy has shown mixed performance on ILEARN assessments compared to the state averages. While the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.6%) and Math (42.45%) were below the state averages, its 3rd grade proficiency rates in both subjects were higher than the state, with 47.73% in ELA and 72.73% in Math. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.4%, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby high-performing schools in the Hamilton Southeastern district. Geist Montessori Academy also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 13.3%, lower than the state average and the nearby schools in the MSD Lawrence Township district.

When compared to the nearby high-performing schools in the Hamilton Southeastern district, such as Fall Creek Elementary, Geist Elementary, and Thorpe Creek Elementary, Geist Montessori Academy lags behind in both academic performance and student demographics. However, the school outperforms the nearby lower-performing schools in the MSD Lawrence Township district, such as Sunnyside Elementary and Oaklandon Elementary, in both academic performance and student demographics.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

6058 W 900 N
McCordsville, IN 46055

(317) 335-1158

District: Geist Montessori Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
444^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,152

Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

Number of students: 273

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

African American:

15.4%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Geist Montessori Academy ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.29. (See more...)

Compare Details Geist Montessori Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), African American (15.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Geist Montessori Academy is 24.8. (See more...)

Compare Geist Montessori Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Geist Montessori Academy is $10,152.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Geist Montessori Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Geist Montessori Academy 154^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Geist Montessori Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2009	62.51	399^th	1003	60.2%
2010	46.87	638^th	1009	36.8%
2011	52.37	593^rd	1025	42.1%
2012	67.15	336^th	1015	66.9%
2013	41.14	726^th	1035	29.9%
2014	49.68	631^st	1036	39.1%
2015	40.82	706^th	1040	32.1%
2016	51.55	590^th	1046	43.6%
2017	44.72	644^th	1033	37.7%
2018	57.93	476^th	1027	53.7%
2019	60.90	415^th	1031	59.7%
2021	55.70	467^th	1016	54.0%
2022	65.01	362^nd	1020	64.5%
2023	32.86	699^th	1016	31.2%
2024	57.29	444^th	1010	56.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Geist Montessori Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2009	87.99	23^rd	423	94.6%
2010	67.98	131^st	428	69.4%
2011	73.42	100^th	451	77.8%
2012	82.40	35^th	447	92.2%
2013	60.52	189^th	444	57.4%
2014	62.43	190^th	470	59.6%
2015	51.96	252^nd	485	48.0%
2016	65.69	159^th	494	67.8%
2017	55.35	225^th	472	52.3%
2018	52.98	257^th	473	45.7%
2019	51.42	244^th	470	48.1%
2021	58.39	187^th	483	61.3%
2022	77.48	94^th	490	80.8%
2023	68.24	144^th	489	70.6%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, July 28, 2014

GMA is a wonderful school. It is sad that it is compared to others based on state test scores. These tests have nothing to do with the Montessori Method. I hope we can do away with them soon and let the teachers get back to teaching. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Geist Montessori Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	28	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	38
2008	66	2	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	7	87
2009	83	4	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	103
2010	96	7	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	127
2011	146	16	8	4	0	0	10	0	184
2012	210	18	14	5	1	0	7	0	255
2013	239	19	9	7	1	0	15	0	290
2014	263	27	8	12	2	0	15	0	327
2015	286	32	11	10	2	1	25	0	367
2016	272	23	13	14	2	1	28	0	353
2017	288	25	11	17	2	0	33	0	376
2018	288	21	16	14	2	0	32	0	373
2019	289	27	14	16	2	0	34	0	382
2020	269	28	11	19	3	0	33	0	363
2021	198	22	6	11	2	0	30	0	269
2022	150	27	10	5	2	0	26	0	220
2023	155	36	12	8	1	0	21	0	233
2024	190	42	13	11	1	0	16	0	273

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Geist Montessori Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	38	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	87	6.0	14.5	8.8
2009	103	7.0	14.7	5
2010	127	7.0	18.1	2.4
2011	184	8.0	23.0	1.6
2012	255	10.5	24.2	9.4
2013	290	n/a	n/a	11.7
2014	327	13.0	25.1	10.4
2015	367	11.0	33.3	n/a
2016	353	14.0	25.2	n/a
2017	376	14.0	26.8	7.4
2018	373	13.0	28.6	7.8
2019	382	14.0	27.2	8.1
2020	363	13.9	26.0	4.4
2021	269	8.0	33.6	16.7
2022	220	10.0	22.0	n/a
2023	233	10.0	23.3	13.3
2024	273	11.0	24.8	2.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Geist Montessori Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	38	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	87	6.0	14.5	8.8
2009	103	7.0	14.7	5
2010	127	7.0	18.1	2.4
2011	184	8.0	23.0	1.6
2012	255	10.5	24.2	9.4
2013	290	n/a	n/a	11.7
2014	327	13.0	25.1	10.4
2015	367	11.0	33.3	n/a
2016	353	14.0	25.2	n/a
2017	376	14.0	26.8	7.4
2018	373	13.0	28.6	7.8
2019	382	14.0	27.2	8.1
2020	363	13.9	26.0	4.4
2021	269	8.0	33.6	16.7
2022	220	10.0	22.0	n/a
2023	233	10.0	23.3	13.3
2024	273	11.0	24.8	2.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Geist Montessori Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$146 (2.6%)	$5,453 (97.4%)	$5,599
2020	$1,052 (15.1%)	$5,897 (84.9%)	$6,949
2021	$320 (3.6%)	$8,685 (96.4%)	$9,006
2022	$601 (5.9%)	$9,551 (94.1%)	$10,152

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Geist Montessori Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 415^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 699^th of 1016 Elementary schools	28.5%
Ranks 244^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 144^th of 489 Middle schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	58.5	33.3	25.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	58.5	33.3	25.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	48.8	29.6	19.2%
3rd Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	48.8	29.6	19.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	46.7	22.7	24%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	46.7	22.7	24%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	46.7	18.2	28.5%
4th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	46.7	18.2	28.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Geist Montessori Academy)	57.8	18.2	39.6%
4th Grade Science (Geist Montessori Academy)	57.8	18.2	39.6%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	59.1	30.4	28.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	59.1	30.4	28.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	43.2	21.7	21.5%
5th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	43.2	21.7	21.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Geist Montessori Academy)	54.5	17.4	37.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Geist Montessori Academy)	54.5	17.4	37.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	61.3	63.6	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	61.3	63.6	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	35.5	45.5	10%
6th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	35.5	45.5	10%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Geist Montessori Academy)	58.1	54.6	3.5%
6th Grade Science (Geist Montessori Academy)	58.1	54.6	3.5%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	47.1	60	12.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	47.1	60	12.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	35.3	26.7	8.6%
7th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	35.3	26.7	8.6%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	46.2	45.5	0.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Montessori Academy)	46.2	45.5	0.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	19.2	9.1	10.1%
8th Grade Math (Geist Montessori Academy)	19.2	9.1	10.1%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	382	233	39%
African American	27	36	33.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	14	12	14.3%
Hispanic	16	8	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	289	155	46.4%
Two or More Races	34	21	38.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.1%	13.3%	5.2%

Schools Near Geist Montessori Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Geist Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6058 W 900 N	McCordsville	46055	Hancock County	Geist Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 335-1158	273	11	24.8	2.9%	190 (69.6%)	42 (15.4%)	11 (4.0%)	13 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	57.3	444^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.0%		32.9	699^th of 1016 public elementary schools	31.2%	255	47.7	37.9	32.0	57.7	44.6	72.7	48.3	24.0	15.4	42.5	32.0	$10,152	$601	$9,551
Geist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14051 E 104th St	Fishers	46040	Hancock County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4260	654	41	15.7	16.8%	430 (65.7%)	35 (5.4%)	39 (6.0%)	89 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.9%)	93.3	46^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.4%		93.3	40^th of 1016 public elementary schools	96.1%	6	66.0	78.1			71.8	75.9	72.7			74.4		$9,513	$329	$9,184
McCordsville Elementary School	Public	K-5	7177 N 600 W	McCordsville	46055	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 336-7760	686	46	14.8	26.8%	483 (70.4%)	73 (10.6%)	63 (9.2%)	15 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.3%)	79.3	193^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	80.9%		71	291^st of 1016 public elementary schools	71.4%	98	58.3	45.4	52.1		51.6	78.3	60.8	48.8		62.3	53.7	$9,132	$434	$8,698
Amy Beverland Elementary	Public	1-6	11650 Fox Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-4000	808	40	20.2	46.4%	333 (41.2%)	308 (38.1%)	77 (9.5%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (10.3%)	62.7	380^th of 1010 public elementary schools	62.4%		66	347^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.8%	33	48.7	44.9	31.6	54.4	45.5	56.1	47.8	35.1	43.4	46.3	39.5	$10,505	$1,297	$9,207
Oaklandon Elementary School	Public	1-6	6702 Oaklandon Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 964-4800	464	30	15.4	71.3%	108 (23.3%)	233 (50.2%)	62 (13.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.3%)	32.7	696^th of 1010 public elementary schools	31.1%		31.8	709^th of 1016 public elementary schools	30.2%	13	31.9	27.5	27.3	22.8	27.1	45.8	33.0	30.7	23.9	32.7	28.4	$12,715	$2,538	$10,178
Fall Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12131 Olio Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4180	508	32	15.6	14.0%	352 (69.3%)	45 (8.9%)	22 (4.3%)	57 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	93.2	48^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.2%		94.9	29^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.1%	19	63.7	62.3			63.0	88.5	75.4			81.5		$11,118	$299	$10,819
Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	6501 Sunnysdie Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 423-8200	1,328	57	23.3	65.3%	261 (19.7%)	684 (51.5%)	241 (18.1%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (9.9%)								(n/a)												$13,931	$3,509	$10,423
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-6	6345 Sunnyside Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 964-4500	700	41	17.0	79.4%	38 (5.4%)	152 (21.7%)	466 (66.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.7%)	32.1	707^th of 1010 public elementary schools	30.0%		22.9	795^th of 1016 public elementary schools	21.8%	88	9.6	15.5	29.6	30.8	21.8	27.7	16.4	47.0	29.0	30.3	37.4	$11,398	$1,374	$10,024
Fortville Elementary School	Public	K-5	8414 N 200 W	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 485-3180	718	52	13.9	34.7%	569 (79.2%)	46 (6.4%)	40 (5.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.1%)	68.7	310^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.3%		68.8	316^th of 1016 public elementary schools	68.9%	6	36.1	50.4	52.9		46.6	51.6	59.0	50.4		54.0	45.4	$9,722	$795	$8,927
Brooks School Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12451 Brooks School Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4250	788	43	18.1	25.0%	484 (61.4%)	93 (11.8%)	51 (6.5%)	86 (10.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (8.8%)	90.9	65^th of 1010 public elementary schools	93.6%		91	57^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.4%	8	63.7	68.3			66.2	71.6	71.4			71.5		$7,580	$271	$7,310

Frequently Asked Questions about Geist Montessori Academy

What is the racial makeup of Geist Montessori Academy?

Students at Geist Montessori Academy are 70% White, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

Is Geist Montessori Academy a good school?

Geist Montessori Academy ranks 444^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Geist Montessori Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended Geist Montessori Academy.

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