Tanacross School
Tel:
(907) 883-4391
Tanacross School serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Tanacross School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Tanacross School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Tanacross School's student population of 12 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 12 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
Tanacross School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Tanacross School is 0.15, 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 | #107 out of 466 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 92% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 3% |
| White | n/a | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alaska Gateway 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 Tanacross School is Alaska Reach Academy (12.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tok Alaska Reach Academy Grades: PK-12 | 46 students
12.1 miles
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591 12.1 PK-12 46 - Tok Tok School Grades: PK-12 | 204 students
12.1 miles
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161 12.1 PK-12 204 - Delta Junction Dot Lake School Grades: PK-12 | 10 students
29.2 miles
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663 29.2 PK-12 10 - Tok Tetlin School Grades: PK-12 | 23 students
30.8 miles
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104 30.8 PK-12 23 - Tok Mentasta Lake School Grades: PK-12 | 31 students
34.4 miles
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317 34.4 PK-12 31
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