Hunter Elementary School vs. Joy Elementary School
Should I attend Hunter Elementary School or Joy 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
Hunter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Joy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hunter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
314 students
327 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#286 out of 443 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
13
Kindergarten Students
57
35
Grade 1 Students
42
46
Grade 2 Students
34
44
Grade 3 Students
43
44
Grade 4 Students
43
47
Grade 5 Students
45
52
Grade 6 Students
37
30
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
18%
13%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
32%
48%
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
% Two or more races
20%
20%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%