Randy Smith Middle School
Tel:
(907)458-7600
- Randy Smith Middle School serves 337 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% 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 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Randy Smith Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Randy Smith Middle School is 0.60, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| 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 | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 3% |
| White | 59% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Randy Smith Middle School is Alternative Learning Systems (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 391 students
0.2 miles
1501 Hampstead Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)451-7500 0.2 PK-6 391 - Fairbanks Joy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 395 students
0.8 miles
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-5469 0.8 PK-6 395 - Fairbanks Denali Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 375 students
1.1 miles
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2456 1.1 PK-6 375 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 110 students
1.3 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 1.3 PK-12 110 - Fairbanks Barnette Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 420 students
1.3 miles
1000 Barnette Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-6072 1.3 PK-8 420
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