Homer Middle School
Tel:
(907)235-5700
- Homer Middle School serves 201 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (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 60-64% (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 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Homer Middle School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 201 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Homer Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Homer Middle School is 0.33, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 81% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Homer Middle School is Homer High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kachemak Selo School (11.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fireweed Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 105 students
0.4 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-9728 0.4 K-6 105 - Homer West Homer Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 255 students
0.4 miles
995 Soundview Ave Suite 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5750 0.4 3-6 255 - Homer Homer High School Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
1.1 miles
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-4600 1.1 9-12 383 - Homer Homer Flex School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
1.3 miles
4122 Ben Walters Lane
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5558 1.3 9-12 36 - Homer Paul Banks Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 227 students
2.0 miles
1340 East End Road
Homer, AK 99603
(907)226-1801 2.0 PK-2 227
School Reviews
| 4 This school has made me feel involved. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing. The teachers are the best. Thanks Homer Middle, I''ll miss you in high school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Damon Weisser |
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