Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Soldotna Montessori Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soldotna Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Soldotna Montessori Charter School's student population of 163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Soldotna Montessori Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soldotna Montessori Charter School is 0.34, 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
#20 out of 443 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Soldotna Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School is ranked #20 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Soldotna Montessori Charter School often compared to?
Soldotna Montessori Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redoubt Elementary School, Soldotna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
163 students attend Soldotna Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Soldotna Montessori Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Soldotna Montessori Charter School offer ?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Soldotna Montessori Charter School part of?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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