Tanana Middle School serves 300 students in grades 7-8.
Tanana Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tanana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tanana Middle School's student population of 300 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tanana Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tanana Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
10%
2%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #263 out of 443 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Tanana Middle School?
300 students attend Tanana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tanana Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanana Middle School?
Tanana Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tanana Middle School offer ?
Tanana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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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