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Mission Montessori Academy vs. Mountainside Middle School

Should you attend Mission Montessori Academy or Mountainside Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mission Montessori Academy
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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9/
10
Top 20%
Mountainside Middle School
11256 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mission Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Mountainside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 125 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mission Montessori Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 545 students in grades 6-8, Mountainside Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
125 students
545 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mission Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountainside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mission Montessori Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountainside Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
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33 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountainside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountainside Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#251 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#384 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mission Montessori Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountainside Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in AZ)
49%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountainside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountainside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mission Montessori Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountainside Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
20
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Grade 1 Students
19
-
Grade 2 Students
28
-
Grade 3 Students
20
-
Grade 4 Students
18
-
Grade 5 Students
20
-
Grade 6 Students
-
173
Grade 7 Students
-
184
Grade 8 Students
-
188

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mission Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountainside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mission Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountainside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mission Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountainside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mission Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountainside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mission Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountainside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mission Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountainside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mission Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Little Lamb Community School (79050) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountainside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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12%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountainside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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1%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountainside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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