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Fronteras Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 223 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted February 20, 2013

I have had three children go through this program and would highly recommend it! If you had done the research you would know that it is common for language immersion students to be somewhat behind until around 3rd grade. After this time they will excel in all areas. This has been the case with all of mine. Instead of complaining, parents need to step up and start supporting their teachers and children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2012

I have currently have one child attending school at Fronteras. My child has been reading since Kindergarden. They give you online assignments to do with your children, reading and math. You as a parent, it is your responsiblity to study with your children and they will be reading and understanding math in no time. My child is reading chapter books and doing 2nd grade math and is in first grade. Parents, aunts and uncles cannot blame the public schools. Seriously, parents need to have more involvement with there childrens learning. Parents expect too much, they think a public school will teach there children all they need to know in life, wrong!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2012

I have two nephews, ages 7 and 9, who have attended Fronteras Charter School since kindergarten. Somehow, these two boys were passed lazily through multiple grades without so much as learning how to read, much less to write or do basic arithmetic. Furthermore, they don't know or understand Spanish. They've only just learned to read after being enrolled in an extracurricular program. I strongly recommend avoiding this school.


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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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
>=75%

2009

 
 
>=75%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=75%

2009

 
 
>=75%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=75%

2009

 
 
>=75%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=60%

2010

 
 
>=60%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=60%

2010

 
 
>=60%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=60%

2010

 
 
>=60%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=60%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=60%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=60%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=60%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female71%
Male>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female58%
Male44%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
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 Students80%
Female73%
Male>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=80%
Female>=80%
Malen/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=80%
Female>=80%
Malen/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
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 Students75%
Female>=60%
Male50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=80%
Female>=60%
Male>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=80%
Female>=60%
Male>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
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>=60%
Female>=60%
Malen/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=60%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=60%
Female>=60%
Malen/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=60%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=60%
Female>=60%
Malen/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=60%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
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>=60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students>=60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 7% 23%
Hispanic 7% 6%
Asian 1% 5%
Black 1% 4%
Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Two or more races N/A 7%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7010 East Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99687
Phone: (907) 745-2223

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