Harborview Elementary School
Tel:
(907) 523-1850
Harborview Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
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.
Harborview 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 student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Harborview Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Harborview Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 360 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harborview 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 Harborview 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 | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 29% | 23% |
| Asian | 8% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 28% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 24% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Harborview Elementary School is Homebridge (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Homebridge Grades: PK-12 | 40 students
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1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821 0.0 PK-12 40 - Juneau Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 103 students
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1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800 0.0 9-12 103 - Juneau Juneau-douglas High School Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
0.2 miles
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1500 0.2 9-12 582 - Juneau Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Grades: PK-8 | 189 students
0.2 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848 0.2 PK-8 189 - Juneau Juneau Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 101 students
0.6 miles
430 Fourth St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5699 0.6 K-8 101
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