Government Hill Elementary School vs. Scenic Park Elementary School
Should I attend Government Hill Elementary School or Scenic Park 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
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Scenic Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Government Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Scenic Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
466 students
399 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#213 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
4
-
Kindergarten Students
83
84
Grade 1 Students
65
57
Grade 2 Students
67
53
Grade 3 Students
71
69
Grade 4 Students
70
59
Grade 5 Students
54
77
Grade 6 Students
52
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
7%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
53%
10%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
25%
30%
% Hawaiian
3%
8%
% Two or more races
12%
26%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.81
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
5%