Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sirrine Montessori Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sirrine Montessori Center's student population of 291 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sirrine Montessori Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sirrine Montessori Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
58%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sabercats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sirrine Montessori Center's ranking?
Sirrine Montessori Center is ranked #1090 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sirrine Montessori Center?
291 students attend Sirrine Montessori Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sirrine Montessori Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sirrine Montessori Center?
Sirrine Montessori Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sirrine Montessori Center offer ?
Sirrine Montessori Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sirrine Montessori Center part of?
Sirrine Montessori Center is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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