Northwood Abc serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Northwood Abc 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwood Abc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northwood Abc's student population of 250 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwood Abc is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Northwood Abc is 0.84, 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
#315 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
18%
22%
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
13%
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
45%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood Abc's ranking?
Northwood Abc is ranked #315 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Northwood Abc?
250 students attend Northwood Abc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of Northwood Abc students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Abc?
Northwood Abc has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood Abc offer ?
Northwood Abc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Abc part of?
Northwood Abc is part of Anchorage School District.
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