Homer Middle School vs. Paul Banks Elementary School
Should I attend Homer Middle School or Paul Banks 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
Top Rankings
Homer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Overview
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).
Paul Banks Elementary School serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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
7-8
PK-2
Total Students
180 students
151 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
8
Kindergarten Students
-
51
Grade 1 Students
-
52
Grade 2 Students
-
40
Grade 7 Students
87
-
Grade 8 Students
93
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
81%
76%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
17%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
17%
