Tanana Middle School
Tel:
(907)452-8145
- Tanana Middle School serves 431 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
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Tanana Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Tanana Middle School's student population of 431 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 431 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
School Comparison
- Tanana Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tanana Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 41% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| American Indian | 6% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 9% | 3% |
| White | 59% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tanana Middle School is Alternative Learning Systems (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alternative Learning Systems (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ladd Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Ladd Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 502 students
0.2 miles
601 F Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)451-1700 0.2 PK-6 502 - Fairbanks Nordale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 352 students
0.8 miles
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2696 0.8 PK-6 352 - Fort Wainwright Arctic Light Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 549 students
1.3 miles
4167 Neely Road
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
(907)356-2038 1.3 PK-6 549 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 110 students
1.5 miles
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-2000 1.5 PK-12 110 - Fairbanks Barnette Magnet School Grades: PK-8 | 420 students
1.8 miles
1000 Barnette Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)456-6072 1.8 PK-8 420
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