Glacier Valley Elementary School
Glacier Valley Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Glacier Valley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Glacier Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Glacier Valley Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 368 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Glacier Valley Elementary 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 Glacier Valley Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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 | #229 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 18% | 23% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 37% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 7% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 23% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 to Glacier Valley Elementary School is Thunder Mountain High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Floyd Dryden Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Floyd Dryden Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 444 students10
0.5 miles
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850 0.5 6-8 444 - Juneau Thunder Mountain High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 701 students10
0.7 miles
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900 0.7 9-12 701 - Juneau Riverbend Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 312 students10
0.8 miles
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700 0.8 PK-5 312 - Juneau Mendenhall River Community School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 355 students10
1.3 miles
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600 1.3 PK-5 355 - Juneau Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 516 students10
2.7 miles
1600 Renninger St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800 2.7 6-8 516
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