Randy Smith Middle School
Tel:
(907)458-7600
- Randy Smith Middle School serves 295 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Randy Smith Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Randy Smith Middle School's student population of 295 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Randy Smith Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Randy Smith Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #179 out of 465 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 62% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Randy Smith Middle School is Alternative Learning Systems (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anne Wien Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Anne Wien Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 378 students
0.2 miles
1501 Hampstead Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)451-7500 0.2 PK-6 378 - Fairbanks Joy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
0.8 miles
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5469 0.8 PK-6 425 - Fairbanks Denali Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 345 students
1.1 miles
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2456 1.1 PK-6 345 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 111 students
1.3 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 1.3 PK-12 111 - Fairbanks Barnette Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 431 students
1.3 miles
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-6072 1.3 PK-8 431
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