Larsen Bay School
Tel:
(907)847-2252
- Larsen Bay School serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Larsen Bay School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Larsen Bay School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Larsen Bay School's student population of 13 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 13 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Larsen Bay School is ranked within the top 20% 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 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Larsen Bay School is 0.26, 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) | #75 out of 465 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 85% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| White | 15% | 47% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kodiak Island 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 Larsen Bay School is Karluk School (15.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Karluk Karluk School Grades: K-12 | 9 students
15.4 miles
Main St
Karluk, AK 99608
(907)241-2217 15.4 K-12 9 - Old Harbor Old Harbor School Grades: K-12 | 27 students
34.1 miles
Main St
Old Harbor, AK 99643
(907)286-2213 34.1 K-12 27 - Kodiak Akhiok School Grades: K-12 | 19 students
40.1 miles
Main St
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907)836-2223 40.1 K-12 19 - Port Lions Port Lions School Grades: K-12 | 6 students
46.4 miles
Main St
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907)454-2237 46.4 K-12 6 - Ouzinkie Ouzinkie School Grades: K-12 | 20 students
60.4 miles
Main St
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
(907)680-2204 60.4 K-12 20
School Reviews
| 5 There are some very capable students here. - Posted by Teacher - huhnd |
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