Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School vs. John Shaw Elementary School
Should I attend Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School or John Shaw Elementary 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
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
John Shaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Shaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
457 students
539 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#140 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
44
Kindergarten Students
74
92
Grade 1 Students
80
71
Grade 2 Students
77
67
Grade 3 Students
76
103
Grade 4 Students
70
78
Grade 5 Students
73
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
6%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
65%
76%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
11%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
