Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(907) 796-5800
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School serves 516 students in grades 6-8.
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle 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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School's student population of 516 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School is 0.70, 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 | #197 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 23% | 23% |
| Asian | 9% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 47% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Juneau 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 Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School is Johnson Youth Center (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Johnson Youth Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-12 | 15 students10
2.6 miles
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835 2.6 5-12 15 - Juneau Glacier Valley Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 368 students10
2.7 miles
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400 2.7 PK-5 368 - Juneau Floyd Dryden Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 444 students10
2.9 miles
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850 2.9 6-8 444 - Juneau Riverbend Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 312 students10
3.0 miles
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700 3 PK-5 312 - Juneau Thunder Mountain High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 701 students10
3.1 miles
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900 3.1 9-12 701
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