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First State Montessori Academy

1000 North French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801

About First State Montessori Academy

First State Montessori Academy is a charter school in Wilmington, Delaware, that teaches students in grades K–8. The school is in a small city and has about 643 students and 36 full-time equivalent teachers. The ratio of students to teachers is 18:1, which is the same as the district average. At First State Montessori Academy, 43% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 65% of students scored at or above the proficient level in reading/ELA. There are 53% female students and 47% male students in the school. The school has a wide range of students and uses a Montessori-based, student-centered approach to teaching that focuses on hands-on learning, classrooms with students of different ages, and personalized instruction. First State Montessori Academy has a full K–8 curriculum with enrichment programs and academic support that help students grow. The small-town setting encourages families and the community to get involved, which goes along with the school's individualized learning model.

First State Montessori Academy Contact Information

Address

1000 North French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801

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Phone

(302) 576-1500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 65% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
15
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
643
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 15 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at First State Montessori Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 70.14%
Asian 2.02%
Hispanic 1.56%
Black 18.51%
Two+ Races 7.47%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
70.14%
Asian
2.02%
Hispanic
1.56%
Black
18.51%
Two+ Races
7.47%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 643
52.88%
340 Female
47.12%
303 Male

Student Population

643 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

509 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This season, the First State Montessori Academy community is very proud. As part of the school's cultural exchange holiday project, younger students recently rolled up their sleeves and made traditional Italian pizzelles. The kids didn't just make the sweet treats for fun; they also gave dozens of cookies to a Wilmington organization, spreading warmth and goodwill beyond the school walls.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching do you use?

Ans. The school uses the Montessori method, which encourages independence.

Q2. Do you use classrooms with kids of different ages?

Ans. Yes, students learn with other students who are close in age.

Q3. How do families get involved?

Ans. Parents take part in events, conferences, and volunteer work.

Q4. Do you offer programs that help kids learn more?

Ans. Students like arts and crafts, hands-on activities, and getting involved in the community.

Q5. What kind of environment is encouraged?

Ans. Quiet, organized places where students can learn at their own speed.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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