Glacier View School
Tel:
(907)861-5650
- Glacier View School serves 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (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 ≥80% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Glacier View School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Glacier View School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Glacier View School's student population of 32 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 32 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Glacier View School is ranked within the top 1% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Glacier View 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #4 out of 465 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 15% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 3% |
| White | 82% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Glacier View School is Beryozova School (45.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy Charter School (45.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sutton Elementary School (36.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sutton Sutton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 75 students
36.4 miles
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907)861-5600 36.4 PK-5 75 - Palmer Butte Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 282 students
44.1 miles
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5200 44.1 PK-5 282 - Palmer Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 247 students
45.0 miles
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-2358 45.0 K-8 247 - Willow Beryozova School Grades: K-12 | 19 students
45.2 miles
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907)495-9390 45.2 K-12 19 - Palmer Mat-su Youth Facility Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 11 students
45.2 miles
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-7238 45.2 6-12 11
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