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Geiger Montessori School

7401 S 8TH ST TACOMA WA 98465

About Geiger Montessori School

Located in Tacoma, WA, Geiger Montessori School is a public school for PreK-5th grade students that enrolls 515 students. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 27 full-time teachers. The demographics of Geiger Montessori School are 62.9% White, 18.5% Hispanic, 9.6% Black, 6.6% Asian, and 2.3% American Indian or Alaska Native. Of students enrolled at Geiger Montessori School, 36.9% are economically disadvantaged and 29.8% receive free lunch. Academic achievement rates for Geiger Montessori School are 42% for math and 57% for reading. They offer a Gifted & Talented program for students and are ranked among the best elementary schools in the State of Washington for high education quality.

Geiger Montessori School Contact Information

Address

7401 S 8TH ST TACOMA WA 98465

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Phone

(253) 571-6800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
515
Total Students
$104885
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 106 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Geiger Montessori School

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
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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: 8:40AM - 3:10PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 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 51.8%
Asian 5.4%
Hispanic 15.3%
Black 7.9%
Two+ Races 17.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
51.8%
Asian
5.4%
Hispanic
15.3%
Black
7.9%
Two+ Races
17.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 515
47.4%
244 Female
52.2%
269 Male

Student Population

515 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

365 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Geiger emphasizes three "simple rules" for its community: "Care for yourself. Care for each other. Care for this place.

FAQ

Q1: What are the educational principles of Geiger Montessori School?

A1: Geiger is a public Montessori school accountable to the public, which includes realizing Montessori principles, as well as using Montessori materials, lessons, and best practices.


Q2: How does Geiger Montessori School facilitate student learning?

A2: All classrooms are taught by Washington State Certificated teachers who are also trained in the Montessori style. The School makes every effort to keep all children with the same teacher for two or three consecutive years to ensure continuity of learning.


Q3: What is the student-teacher ratio at Geiger Montessori School?

A3: The student to teacher ratio at Geiger Montessori is 18:1, which encourages opportunities for individualized instruction and support.


Q4: What extracurricular activities are offered at Geiger Montessori School?

A4: Geiger offers a Gifted & Talented program and two sports to allow students to pursue their interests and talents.


Q5: What is the mission of Geiger Montessori School?

A5: The mission of Geiger Montessori School is to provide a nurturing environment where children can learn independence, responsibility, and a love of learning through the Montessori method.

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

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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

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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