Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Redwood Coast Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Redwood Coast Montessori?
115 students attend Redwood Coast Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Redwood Coast Montessori students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Coast Montessori?
Redwood Coast Montessori has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Redwood Coast Montessori offer ?
Redwood Coast Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Redwood Coast Montessori part of?
Redwood Coast Montessori is part of Arcata Elementary School District.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
