Scenic Park Elementary School
Tel:
(907)742-1650
- Scenic Park Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (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 37% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Scenic Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Scenic Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Scenic Park Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 453 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Scenic Park Elementary 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 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scenic Park Elementary School is 0.77, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #203 out of 465 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 23% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 10% | 3% |
| White | 39% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 9% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 22% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 and middle school to Scenic Park Elementary School is Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Baxter Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Baxter Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 362 students
0.7 miles
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1750 0.7 PK-6 362 - Anchorage Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h. Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 277 students
0.7 miles
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)742-2050 0.7 7-12 277 - Anchorage Susitna Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 427 students
0.9 miles
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1400 0.9 PK-6 427 - Anchorage Highland Academy Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 161 students
1.1 miles
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-1700 1.1 6-12 161 - Anchorage Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 33 students
1.2 miles
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907)742-4243 1.2 PK-12 33
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