Mountain West Montessori Academy

4125 W Foxview Dr.
South Jordan, UT 84009

www.MWMAcademy.org

Charter School 450 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

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.

450

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain West Montessori Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	98
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	34
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
300 (66.8%)
Hispanic
98 (21.8%)
Two or More
34 (7.6%)
Asian
9 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mountain West Montessori Academy
Phone:	(801)566-6962
Website:	http://www.MWMAcademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 27