C+
Average
64/100

Denali Montessori Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 148 East Ninth Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 45% · Math 36% proficient · 45th percentile in Alaska
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
378
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%45/100reading 49th percentile, math 41st percentile among Alaska middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (+11 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (+5 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%47%reading +5 pts, math -4 pts44th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +9 pts, math +4 pts59th percentile (list)
Asian25%25%reading -5 pts, math -3 pts28th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native10%10%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts9th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%35%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading +2 pts, math -9 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 148 East Ninth Ave
City Anchorage
ZIP Code 99501
District 0200180
NCES School ID 020018000072
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99501

Understanding the community around Denali Montessori Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,540
Per Capita Income $48,573
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $368,200
Median Rent $1,180
Owner-Occupied 37.3%
Renter-Occupied 62.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Denali Montessori Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 38.4%
Two or More Races 22.0%
Hispanic/Latino 13.5%
American Indian 8.7%
Black 7.7%
Asian 4.5%
Pacific Islander 5.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 378
Teachers (FTE) 23.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Denali Montessori Elementary?
Denali Montessori Elementary has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Denali Montessori Elementary?
Denali Montessori Elementary has 378 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Denali Montessori Elementary serve?
Denali Montessori Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Denali Montessori Elementary receive per student?
Denali Montessori Elementary receives $18,698 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Denali Montessori Elementary in 99501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$362,779
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,567
1-Year Change
+8.7%
% Renters
62.7%

Other Schools in 99501

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026