Maudrey J. Sommer School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(907) 366-7203
Maudrey J. Sommer School serves 47 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Maudrey J. Sommer School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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
Maudrey J. Sommer School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Maudrey J. Sommer School's student population of 47 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 47 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
Maudrey J. Sommer School is ranked within the bottom 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 Maudrey J. Sommer School is 0.49, 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 | #326 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 68% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 15% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98) | 62% | 25% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tanana City 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 Maudrey J. Sommer School is Gladys Dart School (47.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Manley Hot Springs Gladys Dart School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-12 | 13 students10
47.2 miles
Elliott Hwy 162
Manley Hot Springs, AK 99756
(907) 672-3202 47.2 PK-12 13 - Rampart Rampart School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 12 students10
60.2 miles
13 Wiehl Way
Rampart, AK 99767
(907) 358-3320 60.2 PK-12 12 - Minto Minto School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 57 students10
79.6 miles
Laker One St
Minto, AK 99758
(907) 798-7212 79.6 PK-12 57 - Hughes Johnny Oldman School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 17 students10
86.5 miles
Moose Loop 4
Hughes, AK 99745
(907) 889-2204 86.5 PK-12 17 - Allakaket Allakaket School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 28 students10
97.5 miles
3rd Street Complex
Allakaket, AK 99720
(907) 968-2205 97.5 PK-12 28
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