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Homer Middle School vs. Paul Banks Elementary School

Should you attend Homer Middle School or Paul Banks Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Homer Middle School
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
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9/
10
Top 20%
Paul Banks Elementary School
1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
Top Rankings

Homer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 184 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Paul Banks Elementary School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
7-8
PK-2
Total Students
184 students
172 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Homer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul Banks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homer Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul Banks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Homer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul Banks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul Banks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#70 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Homer Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 5% in AK)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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45-49%
(Top 30% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 20% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Homer Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paul Banks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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19
Kindergarten Students
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46
Grade 1 Students
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51
Grade 2 Students
-
56
Grade 7 Students
102
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Grade 8 Students
82
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Homer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paul Banks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Homer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul Banks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Homer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul Banks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Homer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul Banks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
75%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Homer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paul Banks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Homer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Paul Banks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Homer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul Banks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Homer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul Banks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Homer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul Banks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Homer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paul Banks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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