Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chinook Montessori Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chinook Montessori Charter School's student population of 158 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
158 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Everything is Possible
School Rankings
Chinook Montessori Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinook Montessori Charter School is 0.43, 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
#145 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
42.5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #145 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Chinook Montessori Charter School often compared to?
Chinook Montessori Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watershed Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Chinook Montessori Charter School?
158 students attend Chinook Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Chinook Montessori Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chinook Montessori Charter School?
Chinook Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chinook Montessori Charter School offer ?
Chinook Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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