Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Tel:
(907)523-1848
- Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 193 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 35% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| White | 69% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.36 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Juneau Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is Juneau-douglas High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Homebridge (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harborview Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Juneau-douglas High School Grades: 9-12 | 594 students
0.1 miles
1639 Glacier Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1500 0.1 9-12 594 - Juneau Harborview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 385 students
0.2 miles
1255 Glacier Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1850 0.2 PK-6 385 - Juneau Homebridge Grades: PK-12 | 34 students
0.2 miles
1208 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1821 0.2 PK-12 34 - Juneau Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 118 students
0.2 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)523-1800 0.2 9-12 118 - Juneau Juneau Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 95 students
0.8 miles
430 Fourth Street
Juneau, AK 99801
(907)796-5699 0.8 K-8 95
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