Barnette Magnet School
Tel:
(907)456-6072
- Barnette Magnet School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Barnette Magnet School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Barnette Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Barnette Magnet School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barnette Magnet School is ranked within the top 20% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barnette Magnet School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | #50 out of 465 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 3% |
| White | 65% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barnette Magnet School is Lathrop High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ryan Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alternative Learning Systems (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Lathrop High School Grades: 9-12 | 960 students
0.2 miles
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-7794 0.2 9-12 960 - Fairbanks Ryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 391 students
0.2 miles
951 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4751 0.2 7-8 391 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 110 students
0.3 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.3 PK-12 110 - Fairbanks Fairbanks B.e.s.t. Grades: K-12 | 286 students
0.3 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.3 K-12 286 - Fairbanks Hunter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
0.5 miles
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5775 0.5 PK-6 360
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