Girdwood School
Tel:
(907)742-5300
- Girdwood School serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Girdwood School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 192 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Girdwood School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Girdwood School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 84% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Girdwood School is Hope School (17.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hope School (17.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hope School (17.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hope Hope School Grades: PK-12 | 17 students
17.1 miles
64782 Nearhouse Lane
Hope, AK 99605
(907)782-3202 17.1 PK-12 17 - Whittier Whittier Community School Grades: PK-12 | 41 students
20.1 miles
Portage Street
Whittier, AK 99693
(907)472-2575 20.1 PK-12 41 - Anchorage Muldoon Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 431 students
26.3 miles
525 Cherry Street
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1460 26.3 PK-6 431 - Jber Ursa Major Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 407 students
26.8 miles
454 Dyea Street
Jber, AK 99505
(907)742-1600 26.8 PK-6 407 - Jber Ursa Minor Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
26.9 miles
336 Hoonah Ave
Jber, AK 99505
(907)428-1311 26.9 PK-6 360
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