Barnette Magnet School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Barnette Magnet School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
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 (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnette Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Barnette Magnet School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barnette Magnet School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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
#138 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #138 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Barnette Magnet School?
414 students attend Barnette Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Barnette Magnet School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
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 14:1.
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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