Chinook Montessori Charter School serves 150 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Chinook Montessori Charter School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chinook Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chinook Montessori Charter School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chinook Montessori Charter School is ranked within the top 30% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chinook Montessori Charter School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 443 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinook Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Chinook Montessori Charter School is ranked #132 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Chinook Montessori Charter School?
150 students attend Chinook Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Chinook Montessori Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinook Montessori Charter School?
Chinook Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chinook Montessori Charter School offer ?
Chinook Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chinook Montessori Charter School part of?
Chinook Montessori Charter School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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