Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Anchorage Independent Public School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anchorage Independent Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Anchorage Independent Public School's student population of 400 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anchorage Independent Public School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anchorage Independent Public School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1267 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
11%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anchorage Independent Public School's ranking?
Anchorage Independent Public School is ranked #3 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Anchorage Independent Public School often compared to?
Anchorage Independent Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greathouse/shryock Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Anchorage Independent Public School?
400 students attend Anchorage Independent Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Anchorage Independent Public School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchorage Independent Public School?
Anchorage Independent Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anchorage Independent Public School offer ?
Anchorage Independent Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anchorage Independent Public School part of?
Anchorage Independent Public School is part of Anchorage Independent School District.
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