Orion Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(907) 742-0250
Orion Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Orion 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 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Orion 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 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Orion Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 271 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Orion Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Orion Elementary School is 0.68, 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 | #26 out of 466 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 3% |
| White | 51% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Orion Elementary School is Crossroads School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mt. Spurr Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jber Mt. Spurr Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 256 students10
0.2 miles
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200 0.2 PK-6 256 - Anchorage Mountain View Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 288 students10
0.6 miles
4005 Mcphee Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3900 0.6 PK-6 288 - Anchorage Crossroads School Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 15 students
1.0 miles
3350 Commercial Dr # 101
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-2424 1 7-12 15 - Anchorage William Tyson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 428 students10
1.0 miles
2801 Richmond Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8000 1 PK-6 428 - Anchorage Clark Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 900 students10
1.1 miles
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700 1.1 6-8 900
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