Schoenbar Middle School
Schoenbar Middle School serves 287 students in grades 7-8.
Schoenbar 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 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Schoenbar Middle School's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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School Rankings
Schoenbar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Schoenbar Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
23%
23%
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
4%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
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