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Sterling Montessori Academy

Morrisville, NC

School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

B grade for 2024–25, score 72.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
GradeBBB
School performance score767572
School achievement score7675.871
Reading and math74.6%74.1%70.5%
Science, grades 5 and 885.2%85.7%74.2%
Math, grades 3–870.1%72%66.1%
Reading, grades 3–879.2%76.3%74.9%
School growth score73.571.577.5
Growth statusMetMetMet
Math performance gradeBBC
Math performance score737469
Math growth score85.883.980
Math growth statusExceededMetMet
Reading performance gradeBBB
Reading performance score777476
Reading growth score68.167.180.5
Reading growth statusNotMetNotMetMet

The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.

Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

0.000 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Rate denominator: Student population estimate.

Discipline
State and federal reports

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

16.90 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students21.1435.0916.90

Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.

Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall623632
Suspended out of school0.3% · 22.4% · 15
Suspended in school0.3% · 20.6% · 4
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

634 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino3.9%
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White43.7%
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Black or African American6.9%
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Asian39.3%
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Two or More Races2.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native1.7%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.9%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Sterling Montessori Academy describes its teaching philosophy as a Montessori approach centered on respecting each child’s developmental needs, giving students freedom within limits in a carefully prepared environment. It emphasizes hands-on, self-correcting materials, student choice, and guidance from educators to foster independence, curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

Courses and Activities

Updated 7mo ago

Arts2

Art, Music

School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
Calendar
Traditional
Title I
Y
Public school directory

NCES ID 370004602361

District
Sterling Montessori Academy
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
634 students
Teachers (FTE)
31.7

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