Is Redwood Coast Montessori a good school?

Redwood Coast Montessori ranks 1815 th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Redwood Coast Montessori?

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Redwood Coast Montessori.

What is the racial makeup of Redwood Coast Montessori?

Students at Redwood Coast Montessori are 67% White, 19% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Not Specified.

Redwood Coast Montessori

Summary:

Redwood Coast Montessori is a public charter school located in Eureka, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 181 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, making it an exemplary choice for families in the region.

Redwood Coast Montessori's academic achievements are impressive, with 66.09% proficiency in ELA End of Course assessments, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics End of Course, the school had 42.48% proficiency, surpassing the state average of 35.54%. The school also excels in Science assessments, with 45.65% proficiency in CAST End of Course, well above the state average of 30.7%. Additionally, Redwood Coast Montessori maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.0% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6, contributing to its academic success. Interestingly, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, yet it still manages to outperform nearby schools, such as Laurel Tree Charter and Northern United - Humboldt Charter, in both ELA and Mathematics assessments.

Redwood Coast Montessori's consistent academic performance over the past three school years is a testament to its effective teaching practices and curriculum. The school's commitment to student achievement is evident in its ability to maintain high proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science assessments, even while serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. As a model public charter school in the Redwood Coast Montessori District, Redwood Coast Montessori is providing a high-quality education to its students and serving as an inspiration for other schools in the region.

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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1611 Peninsula Dr.
Arcata, CA 95521-9658

(707) 832-4194

District: Redwood Coast Montessori District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1815^th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Two or more races:

19.5%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Compare Details Redwood Coast Montessori ranks better than 69% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65. (See more...)

Compare Details Redwood Coast Montessori ranks better than 88.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.28. (See more...)

Compare Details Redwood Coast Montessori ranks better than 84.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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SchoolDigger ranks Redwood Coast Montessori 1815^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Redwood Coast Montessori in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Redwood Coast Montessori 312^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Redwood Coast Montessori in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Redwood Coast Montessori 370^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Redwood Coast Montessori in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.16	2369^th	5789	59.1%
2021	72.70	355^th	1417	74.9%
2022	57.08	2172^nd	5883	63.1%
2023	62.23	1936^th	5874	67.0%
2024	65.00	1815^th	5862	69.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.88	1961^st	2834	30.8%
2022	25.99	2120^th	2726	22.2%
2023	23.98	2129^th	2662	20.0%
2024	45.31	1562^nd	2647	41.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	68.40	722^nd	2715	73.4%
2021	92.34	55^th	894	93.8%
2022	85.44	377^th	2740	86.2%
2023	76.58	553^rd	2802	80.3%
2024	88.28	312^th	2777	88.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.78	36^th	738	95.1%
2024	69.78	637^th	2546	75.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	90.29	237^th	2527	90.6%
2023	74.78	536^th	2558	79.0%
2024	93.55	173^rd	2547	93.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	68.60	454^th	1555	70.8%
2023	50.29	740^th	1552	52.3%
2024	63.51	527^th	1535	65.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.60	387^th	2348	83.5%
2024	76.86	370^th	2323	84.1%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.92	316^th	786	59.8%
2024	60.59	249^th	804	69.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.00	182^nd	1547	88.2%
2024	70.52	205^th	1534	86.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.60	355^th	2247	84.2%
2024	82.94	241^st	2235	89.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.52	586^th	2118	72.3%
2024	68.10	468^th	2098	77.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.17	231^st	2207	89.5%
2024	82.35	275^th	2172	87.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.97	83^rd	2125	96.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Redwood Coast Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.77	526^th	1434	63.3%
2024	54.27	519^th	1406	63.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	107	1	8	14	3	0	7	0	140
2020	119	1	8	10	4	0	7	0	149
2021	129	1	8	16	5	0	9	0	168
2022	132	0	5	19	4	1	13	0	174
2023	135	0	5	12	4	0	22	3	181
2024	124	0	2	19	2	0	36	2	185

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	140	9.2	15.2	39.3
2020	149	n/a	n/a	39.6
2021	168	9.8	17.1	28
2022	174	14.0	12.4	39.1
2023	181	16.9	10.6	39.8
2024	185	16.9	10.9	41.6

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.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	140	9.2	15.2	39.3
2020	149	n/a	n/a	39.6
2021	168	9.8	17.1	28
2022	174	14.0	12.4	39.1
2023	181	16.9	10.6	39.8
2024	185	16.9	10.9	41.6

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

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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.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Redwood Coast Montessori

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2369^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 1936^th of 5874 Elementary schools	8%
Ranks 722^nd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 553^rd of 2802 Middle schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redwood Coast Montessori)	50	40	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	43	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Redwood Coast Montessori)	42.9	46.7	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (California)	50.2	45.1	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redwood Coast Montessori)	60	57.1	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Redwood Coast Montessori)	26.7	57.1	30.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Redwood Coast Montessori)	40	50	10%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redwood Coast Montessori)	53.9	45.8	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Redwood Coast Montessori)	30.8	37.5	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redwood Coast Montessori)	58.8	79.2	20.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Redwood Coast Montessori)	52.9	60.9	7.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redwood Coast Montessori)	57.1	95	37.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	46.6	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Redwood Coast Montessori)	42.9	47.6	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.2	7.4%
8th Grade Science (Redwood Coast Montessori)	42.9	66.7	23.8%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	29.2	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	140	181	29.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	14	12	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	135	26.2%
Two or More Races	7	22	214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.3%	39.8%	0.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Redwood Coast Montessori	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1611 Peninsula Dr.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Redwood Coast Montessori District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 832-4194	185	17	10.9	41.6%	124 (67.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.3%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (19.5%)								(n/a)	38.5	63.6			45.7	33.3	46.7	53.9	70.0	73.9	86.4		66.1	50.0	46.7	30.8	52.6	50.0	40.9		42.5
Alder Grove Charter School 2	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	714 F St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Alder Grove Charter School 2 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 268-0854	438	25	17.6	71.0%	287 (65.5%)	3 (0.7%)	68 (15.5%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.0%)								(n/a)	32.3	41.4	47.1	50.0	41.7	33.3	31.4	34.4	41.7	54.6	40.0	53.6	41.9	29.2	22.9	12.5	34.3	20.5	24.1	25.0	23.8	53.1	53.1	56.3	53.1	53.1	56.3
Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court	Public, Alternative	K-12	2006 Harrison Ave.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 445-7094	8	1	8.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)	1 (12.5%)	4 (50.0%)								(n/a)																												$57,780
Pacific View Charter 2.0	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	115 Henderson St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Pacific View Charter 2.0 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 269-9490	148	11	13.5	81.1%	61 (41.2%)	2 (1.4%)	41 (27.7%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (22.3%)								(n/a)	6.3				14.6	9.1	33.3	37.5	33.3			31.6	29.2	9.1	16.7	12.5	8.3			5.3	10.1
Glen Paul	Public, Alternative	K-12	2501 Cypress Ave.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 445-7068	121	17	7.1	42.1%	63 (52.1%)	2 (1.7%)	29 (24.0%)	4 (3.3%)	4 (3.3%)	1 (0.8%)	18 (14.9%)								(n/a)																												$45,876
Laurel Tree Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4555 Valley West Blvd.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Laurel Tree Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 822-5626	173	14	12.3	54.9%	120 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.8%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	27 (15.6%)								(n/a)	56.3	33.3			46.4	26.7		58.8	41.2	46.2	58.3		47.8	18.8		11.8	41.2	23.1	58.3		29.4	76.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0
Northern United - Humboldt Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2020 Campton Rd.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	Northern United - Humboldt Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 445-2660	315	23	13.4	72.7%	190 (60.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (16.2%)	4 (1.3%)	18 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (15.2%)								(n/a)		30.0	18.8		27.3	62.5	63.0		45.0	55.0	25.0	35.7	48.7	62.5	63.0		40.0	45.0	15.0	17.9	39.9	70.8	79.2		87.5	87.5	83.3

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