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Mendenhall River Community School vs. Auke Bay Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mendenhall River Community School
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Auke Bay Elementary School
11860 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mendenhall River Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mendenhall River Community 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 approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Auke Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (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 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
294 students
319 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mendenhall River Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Auke Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mendenhall River Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Auke Bay Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mendenhall River Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Auke Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall River Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Juneau 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

#232 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#126 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mendenhall River Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Auke Bay Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AK)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mendenhall River Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Juneau Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auke Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Juneau Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mendenhall River Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Juneau Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auke Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Juneau Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mendenhall River Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Auke Bay Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
53
16
Kindergarten Students
45
40
Grade 1 Students
38
45
Grade 2 Students
44
41
Grade 3 Students
38
58
Grade 4 Students
40
65
Grade 5 Students
36
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mendenhall River Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Juneau 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
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mendenhall River Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Juneau 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
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mendenhall River Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Juneau 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
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mendenhall River Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Juneau Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Auke Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Juneau Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mendenhall River Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Juneau 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
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mendenhall River Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Juneau 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 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Auke Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Juneau Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
27%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mendenhall River Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Juneau Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mendenhall River Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Juneau 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
22%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mendenhall River Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Juneau 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
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mendenhall River Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Juneau 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 Auke Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Juneau 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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