Excellent
#24 of 412 schools in AK
Top 6% in state
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Elementary School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Soldotna, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
158 E Park Ave, Soldotna, AK 99669
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Soldotna Montessori Charter School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Soldotna Montessori Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,225/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soldotna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,133
Median home value
$304,000
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectionsEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
| Soldotna ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Redoubt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Aurora Borealis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #2 of 35
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Soldotna Montessori Charter School is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Soldotna Montessori Charter School is a public elementary school in Soldotna, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Soldotna Montessori Charter School
What grades does Soldotna Montessori Charter School serve?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soldotna Montessori Charter School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soldotna Montessori Charter School rank in AK?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School ranks #24 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Soldotna Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Soldotna Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soldotna Montessori Charter School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Soldotna Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Soldotna Montessori Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Soldotna Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Soldotna Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soldotna Montessori Charter School?
19.5% of students at Soldotna Montessori Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.6%
- Phone
- (907) 260-9221
- Area population (ZIP 99669)
- 15,722
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99669; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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