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 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 60% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Schoenbar Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Schoenbar Middle School's student population of 287 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 287 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Schoenbar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #156 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Schoenbar Middle School is Ketchikan High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ketchikan Charter School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ketchikan Ketchikan Charter School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 186 students10
0.3 miles
410 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568 0.3 K-8 186 - Ketchikan Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 179 students10
0.3 miles
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720 0.3 PK-6 179 - Ketchikan Fawn Mountain Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 305 students10
1.0 miles
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200 1 PK-6 305 - Ketchikan Ketchikan High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 577 students10
1.7 miles
2610 4th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-9815 1.7 9-12 577 - Ketchikan Fast Track Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 59 students10
1.9 miles
2931 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2128 1.9 K-12 59
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