Serving 54 students in grades 6-8, Craig Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Craig Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Craig Middle School's student population of 54 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
54 students
![This chart displays total students of Craig Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Craig Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-IxN3pt.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Craig Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Craig Middle School is 0.63, 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
#321 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Craig Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Craig Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-SyiaIL.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Craig Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Craig Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-byraPLp.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Craig Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Craig Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-b0j6MO4.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
17%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Craig Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Craig Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-oNq4zs.png)
Asian
n/a
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Craig Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Craig Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-hyDpmj.png)
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Craig Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Craig Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-bxertXN.png)
White
44%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Craig Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Craig Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-s4Ahcq.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Craig Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Craig Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hawaiian_students_ethnicity/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-9i5zKi.png)
Two or more races
39%
13%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Craig Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Craig Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-oNq40R.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Craig Middle School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Craig Middle School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-bkhFDQC.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-b42U9n2.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Craig Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Craig Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/1000/1476/craig-middle-school-chart-be9HmWE.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craig Middle School's ranking?
Craig Middle School is ranked #321 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Craig Middle School?
54 students attend Craig Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Craig Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Two or more races, and 17% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Craig Middle School?
Craig Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Craig Middle School offer ?
Craig Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Craig Middle School part of?
Craig Middle School is part of Craig City School District.
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