Serving 273 students in grades 6-8, Eben Hopson 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eben Hopson Middle School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eben Hopson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eben Hopson Middle School is 0.54, 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
#365 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
65%
22%
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
7%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eben Hopson Middle School's ranking?
Eben Hopson Middle School is ranked #365 out of 443 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Eben Hopson Middle School?
273 students attend Eben Hopson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Eben Hopson Middle School students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eben Hopson Middle School?
Eben Hopson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eben Hopson Middle School offer ?
Eben Hopson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eben Hopson Middle School part of?
Eben Hopson Middle School is part of North Slope Borough School District.
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