John Shaw Elementary School vs. Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Should I attend John Shaw Elementary School or Fred And Sara Machetanz 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
John Shaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
539 students
457 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#36 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
7
Kindergarten Students
92
74
Grade 1 Students
71
80
Grade 2 Students
67
77
Grade 3 Students
103
76
Grade 4 Students
78
70
Grade 5 Students
84
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
6%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
76%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
18%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
