Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Redwood Coast Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Redwood Coast Montessori?
115 students attend Redwood Coast Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Redwood Coast Montessori students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Redwood Coast Montessori?
Redwood Coast Montessori has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Redwood Coast Montessori offer ?
Redwood Coast Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Redwood Coast Montessori part of?
Redwood Coast Montessori is part of Arcata Elementary School District.
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