D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 700 S. Hawthorne ST, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Tennessee
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
310
Students
enrolled
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%1/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

School Information

Address 700 S. Hawthorne ST
City Chattanooga
ZIP Code 37404
District 4701590
NCES School ID 470159002652
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37404

Understanding the community around Montessori Elementary at Highland Park helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,308
Per Capita Income $31,179
Poverty Rate 14.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%
High School or Higher 85.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $219,000
Median Rent $909
Owner-Occupied 53.4%
Renter-Occupied 46.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Montessori Elementary at Highland Park.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.4%
White 19.4%
Hispanic/Latino 17.7%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 310
Teachers (FTE) 17.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Montessori Elementary at Highland Park?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park has a Repit School Score of 36 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 Elementary at Highland Park?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park has 310 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does Montessori Elementary at Highland Park serve?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Montessori Elementary at Highland Park receive per student?
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park receives $12,591 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Montessori Elementary at Highland Park in 37404 ▼
Avg Home Value
$258,279
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,722
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
46.6%

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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