Randy Smith Middle School

1401 Bainbridge
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, Randy Smith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Randy Smith Middle School's student population of 407 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Randy Smith Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Randy Smith Middle School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#234 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Randy Smith Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Randy Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Randy Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Randy Smith Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
10%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Randy Smith Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
62%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
18%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Randy Smith Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Randy Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Randy Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Randy Smith Middle School's ranking?
Randy Smith Middle School is ranked #234 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Randy Smith Middle School often compared to?
Randy Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Middle School, Tanana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Randy Smith Middle School?
407 students attend Randy Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Randy Smith Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Randy Smith Middle School?
Randy Smith Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Randy Smith Middle School offer ?
Randy Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Randy Smith Middle School part of?
Randy Smith Middle School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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