North Star Elementary School vs. Akteach
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Akteach 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
191 students
151 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
40% | 60%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#132 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
<50%
Graduation Rate
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≥50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
17
12
Grade 1 Students
32
11
Grade 2 Students
34
15
Grade 3 Students
32
12
Grade 4 Students
40
12
Grade 5 Students
36
15
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
12
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Grade 9 Students
-
8
Grade 10 Students
-
13
Grade 11 Students
-
7
Grade 12 Students
-
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
31%
19%
% Asian
12%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
42%
69%
% Hawaiian
5%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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