School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center vs. School Of St. Mary
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School Overview
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School History
Overview
School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The student:teacher of School Of St. Mary Upper Grade Center is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
The School of St. Mary is committed to the development of the unique gifts of each child - spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional.
In a supportive atmosphere, students are challenged to academic excellence and are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary for future success.
In an atmosphere that deepens Christian values, students experience prayer and worship and are encouraged to make responsible decisions for themselves and to cooperate with and care for others.
Faith development, self-awareness, academic achievement, and community responsibility are emphasized in order to prepare the children to be contributing Christian citizens in the society of the future.
The mission is accomplished in a partnership of cooperative parents, supportive parishioners, and qualified faculty.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2012-2020
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
n/a
1917
Students Body
Total Students
470 students
425 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
87
105
Kindergarten Students
45
40
Grade 1 Students
43
40
Grade 2 Students
33
40
Grade 3 Students
40
40
Grade 4 Students
30
40
Grade 5 Students
56
30
Grade 6 Students
45
30
Grade 7 Students
33
30
Grade 8 Students
58
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
5%
Average Class Size
n/a
19
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Uniforms: Navy pants or plaid skirt and white shirts)
(Uniforms: Navy pants or plaid skirt and white shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$10,939
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition listed is the Parishioner rate for 1 child.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
5%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
Admissions Director
n/a
Mandy Castle
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mandy Castle
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band and Choir, Chess Club, Newspaper Club