Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnette Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnette Magnet School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barnette Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnette Magnet School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnette Magnet School's ranking?
Barnette Magnet School is ranked #161 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Barnette Magnet School often compared to?
Barnette Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Barnette Magnet School?
426 students attend Barnette Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Barnette Magnet School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnette Magnet School?
Barnette Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnette Magnet School offer ?
Barnette Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnette Magnet School part of?
Barnette Magnet School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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