Sand Lake Elementary School
Sand Lake Elementary School serves 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sand Lake Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (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 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Sand Lake Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sand Lake Elementary School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 654 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sand Lake Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Sand Lake Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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 | #62 out of 466 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 23% |
| Asian | 10% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 43% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sand Lake Elementary School is Dimond High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mears Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gladys Wood Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Gladys Wood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 374 students10
0.6 miles
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760 0.6 PK-6 374 - Anchorage Kincaid Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 541 students10
0.8 miles
4900 Raspberry Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530 0.8 PK-6 541 - Anchorage Chinook Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 536 students10
0.9 miles
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700 0.9 PK-6 536 - Anchorage Dimond High School Magnet School
Math: 29% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,652 student10
1.0 miles
2909 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000 1 9-12 1,652 - Anchorage Campbell Stem Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 353 students10
1.7 miles
7206 Rovenna St
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-5560 1.7 PK-6 353
School Reviews
| 5 This school cherishes diversity. I went through the Japanese program and I loved it. - Posted by Student/Alumni - roarl |
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