Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Tel:
(907) 523-1848
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 189 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is 0.52, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #178 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 66% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Juneau Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Juneau-douglas High School Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
0.1 miles
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1500 0.1 9-12 582 - Juneau Harborview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
0.2 miles
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850 0.2 PK-6 360 - Juneau Homebridge Grades: PK-12 | 40 students
0.2 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821 0.2 PK-12 40 - Juneau Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 103 students
0.2 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800 0.2 9-12 103 - Juneau Juneau Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 101 students
0.8 miles
430 Fourth St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5699 0.8 K-8 101
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