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