Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mendenhall River Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 308 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mendenhall River Community School serves the west part of Juneau, AK, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mendenhall River Community School's student population of 308 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mendenhall River Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendenhall River Community School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
26%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendenhall River Community School's ranking?
Mendenhall River Community School is ranked #232 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mendenhall River Community School often compared to?
Mendenhall River Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auke Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Mendenhall River Community School?
308 students attend Mendenhall River Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mendenhall River Community School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendenhall River Community School?
Mendenhall River Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mendenhall River Community School offer ?
Mendenhall River Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mendenhall River Community School part of?
Mendenhall River Community School is part of Juneau Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Mendenhall River Community School located?
Mendenhall River Community School is located in the Mendenhall Valley neighborhood of Juneau, AK. There are 4 other public schools located in Mendenhall Valley.
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