Chapman School
Chapman School serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Chapman 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Chapman 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
Chapman School's student population of 140 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 140 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chapman School is ranked within the top 20% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chapman School is 0.43, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #57 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 74% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Chapman School is Nikolaevsk School (7.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchor Point Nikolaevsk School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 79 students10
7.2 miles
65524 Nikolaevsk
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972 7.2 PK-12 79 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 122 students10
13.1 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-9728 13.1 K-6 122 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-6 | 255 students10
13.1 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750 13.1 3-6 255 - Homer Homer Middle School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 191 students10
13.4 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700 13.4 7-8 191 - Homer Homer High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 401 students10
13.8 miles
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600 13.8 9-12 401
School Reviews
| 5 It is a small, friendly school in which the students can interact with teachers on a one on one basis. - Posted by Student/Alumni - clutt |
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