Girdwood School serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Girdwood School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girdwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Girdwood School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Girdwood School is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Girdwood School is 0.31, 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
#49 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girdwood School's ranking?
Girdwood School is ranked #49 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Girdwood School?
183 students attend Girdwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Girdwood School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girdwood School?
Girdwood School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Girdwood School offer ?
Girdwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Girdwood School part of?
Girdwood School is part of Anchorage School District.
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