Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

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Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School ranks 120 th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is an elementary school in Juneau, Alaska, serving grades PK-8 with 188 students. The school is part of the Juneau Borough School District, which is ranked 16 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Montessori Borealis stands out for its strong science proficiency, consistently outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school underperforms in mathematics compared to nearby schools like Auke Bay Elementary. Interestingly, female students at Montessori Borealis rank higher than male students, with the school ranking in the top 50 in the state for female students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools like Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary and Sayeik: Gastineau Community School.

While Montessori Borealis excels in science, its underperformance in mathematics and the disparity in performance between female and male students are noteworthy areas that may warrant further investigation. Additionally, the school's higher percentage of White students and lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to nearby schools suggest that it may serve a more affluent and less diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801

(907) 523-1848

District: Juneau Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,917

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.9%

Two or more races:

17.6%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School ranks worse than 69.4% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Juneau Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School ranks better than 69.2% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), two or more races (17.6%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Juneau Borough School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is 15.9. 6 elementary schools in the Juneau Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School is $15,917. 6 elementary schools in the Juneau Borough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School 120^th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School 28^th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Juneau Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Juneau Borough School District 16^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2018	41.78	114^th	186	38.7%
2019	34.24	127^th	185	31.4%
2021	32.20	125^th	173	27.7%
2022	43.04	95^th	171	44.4%
2023	27.76	131^st	176	25.6%
2024	32.54	120^th	173	30.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.75	37^th	73	49.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	47.05	88^th	159	44.7%
2021	32.00	98^th	141	30.5%
2022	65.61	37^th	143	74.1%
2023	49.51	73^rd	152	52.0%
2024	63.60	48^th	142	66.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	44.26	92^nd	159	42.1%
2023	21.89	121^st	148	18.2%
2024	30.37	110^th	150	26.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	25.53	122^nd	147	17.0%
2021	15.45	124^th	127	2.4%
2022	51.12	67^th	137	51.1%
2023	14.32	130^th	138	5.8%
2024	21.92	115^th	133	13.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2018	83.34	10^th	96	89.6%
2019	82.24	11^th	99	88.9%
2021	62.27	28^th	84	66.7%
2022	82.97	10^th	95	89.5%
2023	59.33	36^th	92	60.9%
2024	67.98	28^th	91	69.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.45	28^th	74	62.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2022	73.79	12^th	68	82.4%
2023	76.60	12^th	72	83.3%
2024	83.30	7^th	72	90.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	79.95	9^th	72	87.5%
2022	77.39	9^th	69	87.0%
2023	66.44	20^th	75	73.3%
2024	74.55	14^th	74	81.1%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	123	3	5	8	14	1	35	189
2017	133	1	7	3	13	1	35	193
2018	125	2	8	5	12	0	37	189
2019	127	2	4	12	9	0	47	201
2020	123	2	4	17	8	0	45	199
2021	96	1	4	13	7	0	33	154
2022	98	0	4	20	7	0	28	157
2023	122	0	2	23	8	0	33	188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	189	11.0	17.1	18
2017	193	10.1	18.9	10.9
2018	189	12.1	15.5	13.2
2019	201	12.0	16.6	12.4
2020	199	12.8	15.5	7
2021	154	13.3	11.5	n/a
2022	157	11.5	13.5	n/a
2023	188	11.8	15.9	8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	189	11.0	17.1	18
2017	193	10.1	18.9	10.9
2018	189	12.1	15.5	13.2
2019	201	12.0	16.6	12.4
2020	199	12.8	15.5	7
2021	154	13.3	11.5	n/a
2022	157	11.5	13.5	n/a
2023	188	11.8	15.9	8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$817 (5.1%)	$15,100 (94.9%)	$15,917

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 131^st of 176 Elementary schools	5.8%
Ranks 11^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 36^th of 92 Middle schools	28%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School)	63.2	30.8	32.4%
8th Grade Science (Juneau Borough School District)	50.5	37.3	13.1%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	34.5	8.6%
All Grades Science (Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School)	45	40.7	4.3%
All Grades Science (Juneau Borough School District)	51.3	42.9	8.4%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	201	188	6.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	9	8	11.1%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	12	23	91.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	127	122	3.9%
Two or More Races	47	33	29.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.4%	8.5%	3.9%

Schools Near Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)							STAR Mathematics (2024)							ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School	Public	PK, KG-8	1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 523-1848	188	12	15.9	8.5%	122 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.2%)	2 (1.1%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (17.6%)	32.5	120^th of 173 public elementary schools	30.6%		27.8	131^st of 176 public elementary schools	25.6%	11	32.0	21.7	51.9	42.9	40.0	66.7	41.8	16.0	13.0	18.5	28.6	46.7	66.7	28.7	50.0	58.8	53.5	$15,917	$817	$15,100
Harborview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1255 Glacier Ave	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 523-1850	301	24	12.5	34.2%	99 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.3%)	21 (7.0%)	63 (20.9%)	5 (1.7%)	79 (26.2%)	30.9	122^nd of 173 public elementary schools	29.5%		49.4	90^th of 176 public elementary schools	48.9%	32	27.8	24.4	35.9				29.9	38.9	26.1	28.3				30.4	38.9		38.9	$22,096	$2,251	$19,846
Juneau Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 523-1679	81	6	13.7	17.3%	44 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.6%)	2 (2.5%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (27.2%)	58.1	78^th of 173 public elementary schools	54.9%		64.1	53^rd of 176 public elementary schools	69.9%	25	33.3	50.0		37.5	44.4	54.6	48.1		40.0				66.7	34.6		70.0	46.7	$22,594	$491	$22,103
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 3rd St	Juneau	99824	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 796-5075	280	19	14.6	34.3%	126 (45.0%)	4 (1.4%)	15 (5.4%)	5 (1.8%)	39 (13.9%)	3 (1.1%)	88 (31.4%)	34.8	116^th of 173 public elementary schools	32.9%		45.8	97^th of 176 public elementary schools	44.9%	19	28.6	25.5	40.8				31.7	45.7	21.8	24.5				28.8	45.8		45.8	$18,844	$853	$17,991
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Tongass Blvd	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 780-1400	325	23	14.3	34.2%	103 (31.7%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.5%)	16 (4.9%)	41 (12.6%)	29 (8.9%)	104 (32.0%)	40.1	108^th of 173 public elementary schools	37.6%		30.7	127^th of 176 public elementary schools	27.8%	19	31.6	26.1	35.3				31.1	34.2	32.6	31.4				32.6	56.9		56.9	$18,280	$2,252	$16,029
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Riverside Dr	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 796-5700	268	21	12.5	45.5%	75 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.8%)	34 (12.7%)	41 (15.3%)	12 (4.5%)	85 (31.7%)	20.7	141^st of 173 public elementary schools	18.5%		29.8	130^th of 176 public elementary schools	26.1%	11	25.0	15.0	32.5				24.1	25.7	12.5	29.3				22.4	36.6		36.6	$21,108	$2,260	$18,848
Mendenhall River Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 796-5600	302	22	14.0	30.8%	116 (38.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.9%)	5 (1.7%)	38 (12.6%)	16 (5.3%)	94 (31.1%)	39.7	109^th of 173 public elementary schools	37.0%		41	106^th of 176 public elementary schools	39.8%	3	21.6	28.2	45.7				31.5	13.5	33.3	45.7				30.6	55.9		55.9	$22,582	$1,360	$21,223
Auke Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11860 Glacier Hwy	Juneau	99801	Juneau City and Borough	Juneau Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 796-5275	325	18	17.8	13.5%	199 (61.2%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (10.8%)	6 (1.8%)	14 (4.3%)	3 (0.9%)	66 (20.3%)	62.9	63^rd of 173 public elementary schools	63.6%		60.3	63^rd of 176 public elementary schools	64.2%		22.2	41.7	59.2				40.5	31.5	45.9	60.4				45.4	70.2		70.2	$15,784	$1,112	$14,672

Frequently Asked Questions about Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

How many students attend Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School.

What district is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School in?

Juneau Borough School District

Is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School a good school?

Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School ranks 120^th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School?

Students at Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School are 65% White, 18% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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