Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cypress Junction Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress Junction Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cypress Junction Montessori's student population of 317 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cypress Junction Montessori ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Junction Montessori is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1037 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
38%
Black
10%
21%
White
51%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Junction Montessori's ranking?
Cypress Junction Montessori is ranked #1037 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cypress Junction Montessori?
317 students attend Cypress Junction Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cypress Junction Montessori students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Junction Montessori?
Cypress Junction Montessori has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress Junction Montessori offer ?
Cypress Junction Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Junction Montessori part of?
Cypress Junction Montessori is part of Polk School District.
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