Barnette Magnet School
Tel:
(907)456-6072
- Barnette Magnet School serves 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 34%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- Barnette Magnet School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Barnette Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Barnette Magnet School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 412 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barnette Magnet School is ranked within the top 30% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barnette Magnet School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 3% |
| White | 67% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 10% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 | 1040 students
0.2 miles
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-7794 0.2 9-12 1040 - Fairbanks Ryan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 364 students
0.2 miles
951 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4751 0.2 7-8 364 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 106 students
0.3 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.3 PK-12 106 - Fairbanks Fairbanks B.e.s.t. Grades: K-12 | 274 students
0.3 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 0.3 K-12 274 - Fairbanks Hunter Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 333 students
0.5 miles
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5775 0.5 PK-6 333
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