Chapman School
- Chapman School serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Chapman School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 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%.
Top Placements
Chapman School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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 stayed relatively flat 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 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 13:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #67 out of 465 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 74% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 40% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchor Point Nikolaevsk School Grades: PK-12 | 79 students
7.2 miles
65524 Nikolaevsk
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907)235-8972 7.2 PK-12 79 - Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 122 students
13.1 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-9728 13.1 K-6 122 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 255 students
13.1 miles
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5750 13.1 3-6 255 - Homer Homer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 191 students
13.4 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5700 13.4 7-8 191 - Homer Homer High School Grades: 9-12 | 401 students
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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