COMMUNITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Go back
805 GILLASPIE DR
BOULDER, CO 80305
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Phone: 720-561-3700
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 7
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Medium-low
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
  • District: Boulder Valley School District Re - 2
  • Students/Teacher: 24
  • Students/Grade: 43.3
  • Number Students: 260
  • Number Teachers: 11
  • Number Classrooms: 9
  • Expense/Pupil: $5,300.00 - 5,599.99
  • Poverty Level: 6 - 15.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 13
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 013
  • Principal: Ms Shannon Minch
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  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
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School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (16 ratings)
Maximum Rating: 5




    School Reviews (15 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-02-17
    "I absoluetely love this school. My two children have attended CM for the last two years and have developed as independent thinkers and learners, as well as caring communty members. They have achieved mastery of math and the mechanics of writing beyond their grade levels, and have developed a keen interest in the larger world. The school is quite academic and has high behavioral expectations. That being said, the teachers and leadership staff foster a climate of caring in the school, and every child is acknowleged individually and as an important member of the school community. I would recommend this school for parents that are seeking a structured learning environmen,t where their child's highest potential will be tapped. The skills developed at CM will readily translate into such life skills as problem solving, deep thinking, and independent effort. The school also celebrates diversity, and has a student body that represents a wide range of cultures and economic levels."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-01-16
    "I have two children at Community Montessori in primary and lower elementary. Their progress has exceeded my expectations. I am very happy with the teachers, staff, and education they are receiving at CM. If you have a child that does not fit the traditional school model, CM would be a great place for them. At school, my children are allowed to develop and explore their interests and also develop deeper knowledge in areas that they choose. I am continually amazed by the works they are returning with in our weekly communication folders. I am also impressed with the primary staff making phone calls home to check in to see how my child was acclimating to being a new student. I have no concerns about their preparation for middle school, as most BVSD middle schools will be taking in students from a wide range of backgrounds from core knowledge schools to non-traditional. Their skills from CM will allow them to adapt with ease. I truly believe the Montessori curriculum allows my children to develop and learn in ways that is not stressful or academically overbearing. They have a strong love for learning and I know CM is to thank for that."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-12-14
    "Our experience with CMS is mixed. This is our second Montessori school. It truly varies from classroom to classroom at this school whether you are getting the Montessori curriculum, approach and values, and that seems to be accepted by the leadership. Yes, they are all trained. But training varies widely. If this is something we had known in advance, we might not have open enrolled to this school. Our child in kindergarten is having a great experience.However, our experience with elem. is that it is a "blend" of Montessori and traditional classroom approaches, which you can find in many public schools these days. Big deal. It's not well done here. In a traditional classroom there would be more teacher accountability and more assessment of students. So, at least this one room has taken the loose aspects of Montessori which is less assessment and child directed activities and combined it with a few manipulatives, lots of worksheets,timed math work, and hiding behind the excuse of chaos and lack of learning going on being Montessori somehow. It's a big mess. Many Montessori learning values are completely distorted in this classroom. Very disappointing."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-09-10
    "I think this school is a model for excellence in education. The teachers are extremely dedicated and I can't imagine any child being "left behind" in this school. The curriculum continually offers new challenges to those who advance quickly, while also supporting those that need extra time and attention. Of greatest importance however, is the way the school prepares students to be productive members of the global community. The Montessori method develops skills that will truly benefit students beyond the classroom walls."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-05-06
    "this is called "dumbing down education" These kids are not coming out prepared for any other kind of educational experience. This has nothing to do with Montessori curriculum- it has to do with the staff and overall expectations."
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