Tanacross School
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.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Top Rankings
Tanacross School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tanacross School's student population of 12 students has stayed relatively flat 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
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