Mountain West Montessori Academy

Other Charter No virtual instruction South Jordan, UT Grades KG–09 Suburb: Large Salt Lake City-Murray, UT SchoolScore™ C (66.4)
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Mountain West Montessori Academy
South Jordan, UT 84009
Other ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–09 SchoolScore™ C (66.4)
450
Students
22.1
Teachers
20.4:1
Student:Teacher
(801)566-6962
Phone
http://www.MWMAcademy.org
Website

Mountain West Montessori Academy is a public charter school administered by the Mountain West Montessori Academy district in South Jordan, UTAH, providing education at the Other level for students in grades KG–09.

Key statistics: 450 students enrolled; a 20.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Utah Other School Average
Enrollment
450.0
State avg: 605.0
▼ 26% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
20.37:1
State avg: 20.1:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
16.7%
State avg: 29.8%
▼ 44% better
School Details
School Name
Mountain West Montessori Academy
NCESSCH ID
490017501455
State School ID
UT-5J-5J300
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
USBE
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4125 W Foxview Dr.
City
South Jordan
State
Utah
ZIP Code
84009
County
Salt Lake County
Metro Area
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
4904
State Leg. Upper
49017
State Leg. Lower
49048
Latitude
40.54093
Longitude
-111.98879
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
👥
450
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.1
Teachers FTE
📐
20.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 75 16.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mountain West Montessori Academy
LEAID
4900175
State LEA ID
UT-5J
Phone
(801)566-6962
Website
http://www.mwmacademy.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
South Jordan
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,832K
Federal Revenue
$286K
State Revenue
$4,273K
Local Revenue
$273K
Total Expenditure
$4,332K
Instruction Exp.
$2,138K
Support Services
$1,190K
Other Current Exp.
$233K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mountain West Montessori Academy

1
Daybreak School
SOUTH JORDAN · Elementary
0.6 mi
2
Midas Creek School
RIVERTON · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Paradigm High School
SOUTH JORDAN · High
0.7 mi
4
Career Academy of Utah
SOUTH JORDAN · Not reported
1 mi
5
Eastlake School
SOUTH JORDAN · Elementary
1 mi
6
Early Light Academy at Daybreak
SOUTH JORDAN · Other
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mountain West Montessori Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mountain West Montessori Academy?
450 students are enrolled at Mountain West Montessori Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mountain West Montessori Academy have?
Mountain West Montessori Academy has 22.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1.
What grades does Mountain West Montessori Academy serve?
Mountain West Montessori Academy serves grades KG through 09.
Is Mountain West Montessori Academy a charter school?
Mountain West Montessori Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Mountain West Montessori Academy located in?
Mountain West Montessori Academy is located in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan area.
What school district does Mountain West Montessori Academy belong to?
Mountain West Montessori Academy is part of the Mountain West Montessori Academy school district.
How much does Mountain West Montessori Academy spend per student?
The Mountain West Montessori Academy district spends approximately $9,626,667 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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