MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Mountain West Montessori Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Mountain West Montessori Academy school district, located in South Jordan, UT with about 489 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Mountain West Montessori Academy (MWMA), located in South Jordan, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through ninth grade. The school is dedicated to implementing the authentic Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes individualized learning, hands-on discovery, and the development of the "whole child." By fostering a collaborative environment, the academy aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning while helping students develop academic independence, social responsibility, and critical thinking skills.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating the unique Montessori approach, which utilizes specialized materials and mixed-age classrooms to allow students to progress at their own pace. Beyond core academics, MWMA places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere that values both personal autonomy and respect for others, Mountain West Montessori Academy strives to prepare its students not only for high school and beyond but also to become thoughtful, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Mountain West Montessori Academy at (801) 566-6962 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4125 W Foxview Dr.
South Jordan, UT 84009
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MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in South Jordan, UT with about 489 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
USBE
Total Students:
489
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 489 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.