Randy Smith Middle School
Randy Smith Middle School serves 295 students in grades 7-8.
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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Randy Smith Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Randy Smith Middle School's student population of 295 students has declined by 10% 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 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #156 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 62% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Anne Wien Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 378 students10
0.2 miles
1501 Hampstead Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500 0.2 PK-6 378 - Fairbanks Joy Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 425 students10
0.8 miles
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469 0.8 PK-6 425 - Fairbanks Denali Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 345 students10
1.1 miles
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2456 1.1 PK-6 345 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 111 students10
1.3 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000 1.3 PK-12 111 - Fairbanks Barnette Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 60% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 431 students10
1.3 miles
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072 1.3 PK-8 431
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