Mcneil Canyon Elementary School
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School serves 123 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School's student population of 123 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 123 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Mcneil Canyon Elementary School is 0.31, 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 | #22 out of 466 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 82% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula 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 Mcneil Canyon Elementary School is Kachemak Selo School (2.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Kachemak Selo School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 47 students10
2.8 miles
44032 Milton Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552 2.8 PK-12 47 - Homer Paul Banks Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 221 students
6.5 miles
1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801 6.5 PK-2 221 - Homer Homer Flex School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 29 students10
7.2 miles
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558 7.2 9-12 29 - Homer Homer High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 401 students10
7.4 miles
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600 7.4 9-12 401 - Homer Homer Middle School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 191 students10
8.5 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700 8.5 7-8 191
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