Schoenbar Middle School

217 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Schoenbar Middle School serves 256 students in grades 7-8.
Schoenbar Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Schoenbar Middle School's student population of 256 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Schoenbar Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Schoenbar Middle School is 0.65, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
30%
22%
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Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
50%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
8%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schoenbar Middle School's ranking?
Schoenbar Middle School is ranked #262 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Schoenbar Middle School?
256 students attend Schoenbar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Schoenbar Middle School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schoenbar Middle School?
Schoenbar Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schoenbar Middle School offer ?
Schoenbar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Schoenbar Middle School part of?
Schoenbar Middle School is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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