Slana School
Slana School serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Slana School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Slana School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Slana School's student population of 16 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 16 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Rankings
Slana School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Slana School is 0.48, 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 | #83 out of 461 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 19% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 69% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Copper River School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Slana School is Mentasta Lake School (16.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Copper Center Mentasta Lake School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 31 students10
16.4 miles
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Copper Center, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317 16.4 PK-12 31 - Tanacross Tanacross School Grades: K-8 | 12 students
50.7 miles
100 Main St
Tanacross, AK 99776
(907) 883-4391 50.7 K-8 12 - Tok Alaska Reach Academy Grades: PK-12 | 46 students
52.8 miles
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591 52.8 PK-12 46 - Tok Tok School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 204 students10
52.8 miles
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161 52.8 PK-12 204 - Tok Tetlin School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 23 students10
54.2 miles
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104 54.2 PK-12 23
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