Chinook Montessori Charter School

About Chinook Montessori Charter School

Chinook Montessori Charter School is a public school located in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1998, this school offers a unique and individualized approach to education. The school follows the Montessori Method, which focuses on self-directed learning, independent exploration, and creative problem-solving. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, and teachers are there to facilitate and guide the process.
At Chinook, students are placed in multi-age classrooms, which allows them to learn collaboratively and build strong relationships with their peers. The school also has a strong emphasis on the arts, with students receiving instruction in music, drama, visual arts, and dance. Additionally, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, robotics, and outdoor education.
Chinook Montessori Charter School is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students. With its innovative approach, individualized instruction, and emphasis on the arts, the school is committed to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	3002 International St Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone:	(907) 452-5020
Site:	www.k12northstar.org/chinook
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	149 students

Overview Chinook Montessori Charter School

Chinook Montessori Charter School serves 149 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Chinook Montessori Charter School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Chinook Montessori Charter School

Chinook Montessori Charter School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Chinook Montessori Charter School is 0.46, 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.