D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Montessori Regional CS

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2549 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 41st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
632
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%41/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (−3 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%37%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts27th percentile (list)
Black50%30%reading +17 pts, math +16 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income52%27%reading +8 pts, math +4 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2549 West 8th Street
City Erie
ZIP Code 16505
District 4200124
NCES School ID 420012400818
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16505

Understanding the community around Montessori Regional CS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,884
Per Capita Income $49,519
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.7%
High School or Higher 96.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $187,500
Median Rent $831
Owner-Occupied 76.7%
Renter-Occupied 23.3%
View full data for ZIP 16505 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Montessori Regional CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.2%
Hispanic/Latino 13.9%
Black 14.9%
Two or More Races 11.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 632
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Montessori Regional CS?
Montessori Regional CS has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Montessori Regional CS?
Montessori Regional CS has 632 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Montessori Regional CS serve?
Montessori Regional CS serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Montessori Regional CS receive per student?
Montessori Regional CS receives $14,739 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Montessori Regional CS in 16505 ▼
Avg Home Value
$262,802
Avg Monthly Rent
$838
1-Year Change
+9.0%
% Renters
23.3%

Other Schools in 16505

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026