Mt. Spurr Elementary School
Tel:
(907)742-0200
- Mt. Spurr Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Mt. Spurr Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Mt. Spurr Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Mt. Spurr Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 301 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mt. Spurr Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mt. Spurr Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | #29 out of 465 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 7% |
| Black | 15% | 3% |
| White | 56% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Mt. Spurr Elementary School is Crossroads School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orion Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jber Orion Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 311 students
0.2 miles
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907)742-0250 0.2 PK-6 311 - Anchorage Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 342 students
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4005 Mcphee Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-3900 0.7 PK-6 342 - Anchorage William Tyson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 414 students
1.0 miles
2801 Richmond Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-8000 1.0 PK-6 414 - Anchorage Crossroads School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 14 students
1.1 miles
3350 Commercial Dr # 101
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907)742-2424 1.1 7-12 14 - Anchorage Clark Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 977 students
1.2 miles
150 South Bragaw Street
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-4700 1.2 6-8 977
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