Serving 256 students in grades 7-8, Schoenbar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
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 (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (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 grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schoenbar Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#326 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
30%
22%
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #326 out of 459 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% 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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