Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, Tanana 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 31% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tanana Middle School serves the northwest part of Fairbanks, AK, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 955.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 38.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tanana Middle School's student population of 523 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tanana Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanana Middle School is 0.70, 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
#231 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
6%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
50%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanana Middle School's ranking?
Tanana Middle School is ranked #231 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Tanana Middle School often compared to?
Tanana Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Middle School, Randy Smith Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Tanana Middle School?
523 students attend Tanana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tanana Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanana Middle School?
Tanana Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tanana Middle School offer ?
Tanana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tanana Middle School part of?
Tanana Middle School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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