Fireweed Academy vs. Homer Middle School
Should I attend Fireweed Academy or Homer Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fireweed Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Homer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fireweed Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 180 students in grades 7-8, Homer Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
7-8
Total Students
94 students
180 students
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#66 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
10
-
Grade 1 Students
17
-
Grade 2 Students
15
-
Grade 3 Students
16
-
Grade 4 Students
10
-
Grade 5 Students
14
-
Grade 6 Students
12
-
Grade 7 Students
-
87
Grade 8 Students
-
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
4%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
80%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
