Soldotna Montessori Charter School

About Soldotna Montessori Charter School

Soldotna Montessori Charter School is a public charter school located in Soldotna, Alaska. The school serves students in grades K-8. It is a part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
At Soldotna Montessori Charter School, students are encouraged to explore their own interests and develop their own learning paths. The school follows the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed learning and encourages students to be independent and self-motivated. The school offers a variety of classes, including language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and outdoor activities. These activities provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build relationships with their peers.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school emphasizes respect for self and others, and encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning. The staff and faculty are committed to helping each student reach their full potential.

Address:	158 E Park Ave Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone:	(907) 260-9221
Site:	soldotnamontessori.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	155 students

Overview Soldotna Montessori Charter School

Soldotna Montessori Charter School serves 155 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Soldotna Montessori Charter School

Soldotna Montessori Charter School is ranked within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Soldotna Montessori Charter School is 0.37, 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.