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Aquarian Charter School

Charter | K-6 | 369 students

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Posted October 5, 2009

Aquarian has been a great school to my three boys who all still go there. The teachers and staff are very good. Its a very personable school yet innovative and caring in their approach to teaching and working with parents. Excellent communication from the teachers with progress reports and some even have daily reports on what went on that day in class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Our kids are tremendously successful as their core courses are taught at their level. We have a very strong math and reading component, with our Specialists also teaching in the math blocking system. Our kids are creative, thoughtful, forward thinking, and great members of the community! Our teaching staff excels in their dedication to differentiation and all the benefits it brings for our students. We have a great socio-economic base of students which allows them to be the best at who they are - not worry about where they live or the perception of what they have/don't have. Our parents care deeply about the education their children are receiving.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

When you walk in the front door you enter a bright, creative, loving, community. Teachers, parents, staff, and students are motivated and cheerful about learning and I feel blessed to have my 3 young children in such a wonderful school. They are bright, happy, and learning so much!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

My daughter is a kindergarten student at Aquarian. She's been in school for four weeks and completely loves it. When I took a tour last year, I thought, 'This is what a school should feel like; warm, welcoming, exciting, creative, interdisciplinary, challenging.' I love that I'm able to volunteer weekly and bring my younger child. Overall, we're thrilled to be part of such a vibrant school community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Aquarian is a great place for kids. The staff at Aquarian understand that children must feel safe and loved before they can learn. They make sure every child knows how important they are. They create a positive, safe learning environment. Anyone would be lucky to have their child attend Aquarian.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Wonderful teachers, students and culture.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

My kids have been attending Aquarian for the past 6 years. I have never met a more caring and dedicated staff that truly engages the child in their learning. They believe in the diversity of every student and teaching to promote high academics. The teachers are student focused and create an environment that allows each child to achieve their greatest potential. Teachers make teaching their priority, and it shows! The school itself is a walking museum of student work! High academics and high self-esteems are truly embedded throughout the structure of the school. Thank you to everyone at Aquarian for developing my children into wonderful, educated members of society.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2009

I love the size of the school- I feel like we're in a small town school but in a large city. I think the teachers are outstanding as well and the parents are involved and supportive. I believe the principal has a lot to do with the quality teachers and overall family friendly feel of the school. She's done a good job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

Aquarian has the greatest teachers, kids, and principal.
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Posted September 27, 2009

Aquarian Charter allows our children to explore, learn and grow in a physically and emotionally healthy environment. Academic standards are very high, yet our children thrive while becoming thoughtful individuals, caring neighbors and global citizens. Our principal, teachers and staff have figured out the formula for engaging students in an environment that embraces diversity and fun!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2009

An excellent program with low student to teacher ratios and a very strong math curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

Aquarian Charter offers a wonderful educational program including the arts and technology children need. When you can walk into a theater with the entire school and enjoy the show, you know that there is something special about that school and the students that attend. Being with the military, we have had to move but we sure miss the school, students and teachers. We brag about Aquarian every chance we get and wish that all school could be more like it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

I am extremely happy with Aquarian Charter School. My son is currently attending his 2nd year (k,1) of school here. He is excited about learning every day. He admires his teachers and Aquarian staff. The school is always clean and appears to be well maintained.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

The teacher's take a real interest in the children and the learning environment!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Aquarian is a great school with dedicated teachers and parents who want to see there children be the best that they can be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

We are very happy with the programs offered and education provided to my children at Aquarian Charter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

My daughter is thriving in this school! It has such a healthy learning environment and very family oriented! The staff, teachers, parents and students are all involved. We love Aquarian!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

This is the best school in the district! my son is learning how to speak spanish and is teaching me and his siblings! we love to partcipate in the many family oriented things here with all the wonderful staff and student body such as movie nights, bake sales, family festivals, sledding parties... You name it and we can come together to do it! there is nothing aquarian families cannot accomplish.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

By far Aquarian is great for, and with, my children. They look at the potential each child has and works with them. Aquarian has taught my children how to achieve their goals within school and how to move forward. My children are learning a second language and my youngest is also learning Sign Language. I did a neighborhood school last year and my child was not challenged enough. I am thankful for Aquarian they know how to keep the kids wanting to learn more!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Aquarian is a great school... Very family and education oriented. They have a wonderful staff on board willing to put in the extra effort to make sure that our children receive the best education. Our family just loves this school and we wouldn't send our kids anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
>90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female87%
Male>=90%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=95%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=95%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students>=95%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female75%
Male86%
Multiracial43%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female>=90%
Male89%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female>=90%
Male88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students92%
Female>=90%
Male88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female>=90%
Male>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Migrant>=60%

Reading

All Students87%
Female>=90%
Male77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Migrant>=60%

Writing

All Students84%
Female>=90%
Male77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Migrant>=60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 53%
Two or more races 11% 7%
Hispanic 10% 6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 5% 23%
Black 5% 4%
Asian 3% 5%
Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1705 West 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone: (907) 742-4900

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