Tanana Middle School
Tanana Middle School serves 385 students in grades 7-8.
Tanana Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Tanana Middle School's student population of 385 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Tanana Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Tanana Middle School is 0.63, 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 | #208 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 3% |
| White | 58% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Tanana Middle School is Alternative Learning Systems (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ladd Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbanks Ladd Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 501 students10
0.2 miles
601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700 0.2 PK-6 501 - Fairbanks Nordale Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 362 students10
0.8 miles
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696 0.8 PK-6 362 - Fort Wainwright Arctic Light Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 538 students10
1.3 miles
4167 Neely Rd
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
(907) 356-2038 1.3 PK-6 538 - Fairbanks Alternative Learning Systems Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 111 students10
1.5 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000 1.5 PK-12 111 - Fairbanks Fairbanks B.e.s.t. Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 292 students10
1.5 miles
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000 1.5 K-12 292
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