Denali Montessori Elementary School

148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Denali Montessori Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Denali Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Denali Montessori Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Denali Montessori Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denali Montessori Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#227 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
36%
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35-39%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
8%
22%
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
45%
47%
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Hawaiian
5%
3%
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Two or more races
18%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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 Denali Montessori Elementary School's ranking?
Denali Montessori Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Denali Montessori Elementary School often compared to?
Denali Montessori Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chugach Optional Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Denali Montessori Elementary School?
384 students attend Denali Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Denali Montessori Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denali Montessori Elementary School?
Denali Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denali Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Denali Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denali Montessori Elementary School part of?
Denali Montessori Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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