Larsen Bay School
Tel:
(907) 847-2252
Larsen Bay School serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Larsen Bay School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Larsen Bay School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
Larsen Bay School's student population of 13 students has declined by 13% 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 30% 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 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 Testing Rank | #107 out of 466 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 85% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 15% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 20% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) 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 Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 27 students10
34.1 miles
Main St
Old Harbor, AK 99643
(907) 286-2213 34.1 K-12 27 - Kodiak Akhiok School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 19 students10
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 Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-12 | 20 students10
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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