Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

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Gettysburg Montessori Charter School ranks 921 st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gettysburg Montessori Charter School is a public charter school serving 273 students in grades K-6 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Despite its Montessori approach, the school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Academically, Gettysburg Montessori Charter School lags behind the state averages in both Math (34.1% proficiency) and English Language Arts (52.8% proficiency). Compared to nearby public schools like Clearview Elementary, Washington Elementary, and James Gettys Elementary, the charter school's academic performance is significantly lower. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as white students and male students, is also below the state averages.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,146 to $33,626 per year, its academic outcomes remain poor. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the school's ability to translate increased funding into improved student learning. Overall, the data suggests that Gettysburg Montessori Charter School is struggling to provide a high-quality education compared to its peers in the Gettysburg Area School District and the surrounding region.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

888 Coleman Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

(717) 334-1120

District: Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
921^st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,146

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gettysburg Montessori Charter School ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), two or more races (10.3%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Gettysburg Montessori Charter School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School is $12,146.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gettysburg Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg Montessori Charter School 921^st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Gettysburg Montessori Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gettysburg Montessori Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg Montessori Charter School 412^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	47.80	918^th	1474	37.7%
2016	39.46	1081^st	1554	30.4%
2017	48.22	950^th	1547	38.6%
2018	33.96	1120^th	1530	26.8%
2019	38.72	1082^nd	1544	29.9%
2021	45.14	891^st	1433	37.8%
2022	49.53	904^th	1534	41.1%
2023	42.69	982^nd	1534	36.0%
2024	46.30	921^st	1526	39.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.32	907^th	1414	35.9%
2024	54.76	694^th	1432	51.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.81	910^th	1488	38.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.82	421^st	1043	59.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.38	913^th	1495	38.9%

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Rank History for White students at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.05	964^th	1236	22.0%
2024	32.43	921^st	1229	25.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2011	40	0	2	0	2	44
2012	63	3	0	0	7	73
2013	91	4	1	5	6	107
2014	115	3	3	7	10	138
2015	141	4	5	5	14	169
2016	124	5	3	4	15	151
2017	161	9	0	2	13	185
2018	171	5	1	3	17	197
2019	188	6	3	2	24	223
2020	206	3	0	2	24	235
2021	153	1	1	3	21	179
2022	238	2	1	4	19	264
2023	239	2	1	6	25	273
2024	231	2	1	9	28	271

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 Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	44	11.1	3.9	11.4
2012	73	4.6	15.8	19.2
2013	107	8.0	13.3	27.1
2014	138	9.0	15.3	25.4
2015	169	10.0	16.9	47.9
2016	151	12.0	12.5	n/a
2017	185	11.0	16.8	45.4
2018	197	13.5	14.5	42.6
2019	223	13.5	16.5	30.9
2020	235	14.5	16.2	30.2
2021	179	14.0	12.7	34.6
2022	264	16.0	16.5	40.5
2023	273	18.5	14.7	49.8
2024	271	18.5	14.6	60.1

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 Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	44	11.1	3.9	11.4
2012	73	4.6	15.8	19.2
2013	107	8.0	13.3	27.1
2014	138	9.0	15.3	25.4
2015	169	10.0	16.9	47.9
2016	151	12.0	12.5	n/a
2017	185	11.0	16.8	45.4
2018	197	13.5	14.5	42.6
2019	223	13.5	16.5	30.9
2020	235	14.5	16.2	30.2
2021	179	14.0	12.7	34.6
2022	264	16.0	16.5	40.5
2023	273	18.5	14.7	49.8
2024	271	18.5	14.6	60.1

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 Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$448 (3.6%)	$12,103 (96.4%)	$12,551
2020	$404 (3.1%)	$12,492 (96.9%)	$12,896
2021	$1,132 (3.4%)	$32,494 (96.6%)	$33,626
2022	$438 (3.6%)	$11,708 (96.4%)	$12,146

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1082^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 982^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	51.8	38.3	13.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	59.2	50	9.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	34.4	29.2	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	69	77.6	8.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	55.2	38.8	16.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	30	42.8	12.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	57.1	48.1	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	20	26.7	6.7%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	65	62.1	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	35.4	33.6	1.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	69	77.6	8.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gettysburg Montessori Charter School)	58.8	48.2	10.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	223	273	22.4%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	239	27.1%
Two or More Races	24	25	4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.9%	49.8%	18.9%

Schools Near Gettysburg Montessori Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	888 Coleman Road	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Montessori Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-1120	271	19	14.6	60.1%	231 (85.2%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.3%)	46.3	921^st of 1526 public elementary schools	39.6%		42.7	982^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	36.0%	61	50.1	20.0	31.9	35.0	34.1	80.0	80.0	56.2	43.3	51.1	65.0	52.8	$12,146	$438	$11,708
Vida Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	Eisenhower Center	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Vida Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-3643	238	18	13.2	57.6%	84 (35.3%)	7 (2.9%)	141 (59.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	42.4	985^th of 1526 public elementary schools	35.5%		39.8	1021^st of 1534 public elementary schools	33.4%	36	35.0	27.0	20.0	18.8	27.1	78.4	78.4	46.2	62.1	66.6	56.3	56.9	$30,124	$1,966	$28,159
James Gettys Elementary School	Public	K-5	898 Biglerville Rd	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-6254	337	28	12.2	56.4%	238 (70.6%)	12 (3.6%)	57 (16.9%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	61.8	669^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.2%		60.9	677^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.9%	8	53.2	50.7	61.1		54.7	82.6	82.6	55.4	50.7	64.8		56.5	$20,060	$1,423	$18,637
New Oxford Elementary School	Public	K-3	116 Berlin Avenue	New Oxford	17350	Adams County	Conewago Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 624-2157	560	42	13.4	57.9%	418 (74.6%)	11 (2.0%)	98 (17.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)								(n/a)	77.0				77.0			70.5				70.5	$13,901	$783	$13,118
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	98 Lefever Street	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-6254	392	28	14.0	55.4%	288 (73.5%)	18 (4.6%)	56 (14.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.4%)	44.9	944^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.1%		47.1	919^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.1%	25	46.4	42.8	35.4		41.6	75.7	75.7	63.7	40.0	43.1		49.0	$18,001	$1,611	$16,390
Biglerville Elementary School	Public	K-3	3270 Biglerville Road	Biglerville	17307	Adams County	Upper Adams School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 677-7191	457	33	13.9	56.9%	293 (64.1%)	2 (0.4%)	148 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.4%)								(n/a)	50.0				50.0			50.0				50.0	$15,171	$1,097	$14,074
Bermudian Springs Elementary School	Public	K-4	7335 Carlisle Pike	York Springs	17372	Adams County	Bermudian Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 528-4113	598	39	15.2	45.0%	495 (82.8%)	3 (0.5%)	62 (10.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.5%)	54.5	807^th of 1526 public elementary schools	47.1%		58.6	728^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.5%	79	50.5	59.2			55.1	84.3	84.3	41.6	53.0			47.7	$15,755	$1,335	$14,420
Conewago Township Elementary School	Public	K-3	1189 W Elm Ave	Hanover	17331	York County	Conewago Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 624-2157	484	38	12.8	56.0%	379 (78.3%)	12 (2.5%)	54 (11.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.6%)								(n/a)	64.4				64.4			68.2				68.2	$15,256	$673	$14,584
Alloway Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	162 Newark St	Littlestown	17340	Adams County	Littlestown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 359-4146	780	53	14.8	39.6%	705 (90.4%)	6 (0.8%)	36 (4.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.3%)	45.1	940^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.4%		51.2	853^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	44.4%	87	54.3	46.4	29.0		43.2	79.9	79.9	46.5	44.3	46.9		45.7	$13,496	$709	$12,787
Clearview Elementary School	Public	K-4	801 Randolph St	Hanover	17331	York County	Hanover Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 637-9000	272	19	14.4	71.7%	165 (60.7%)	12 (4.4%)	55 (20.2%)	8 (2.9%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (10.3%)	57.4	755^th of 1526 public elementary schools	50.5%		68.4	526^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.7%	229	60.8	51.8			55.8	81.8	81.8	45.6	57.9			52.4	$15,413	$829	$14,584

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How many students attend Gettysburg Montessori Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 271 students attended Gettysburg Montessori Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Gettysburg Montessori Charter School?

Students at Gettysburg Montessori Charter School are 85% White, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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Gettysburg Montessori Charter School ranks 921^st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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