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Two Rivers School

400 Two Rivers Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701

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Two Rivers School serves 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Two Rivers School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (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 21-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 41 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Two Rivers School's student population of 41 students has declined by 56% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

41 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers School is 0.51, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AK)

Overall Testing Rank

#298 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Two Rivers School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

44%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Two Rivers School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

22%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

66%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

24%

13%

This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Two Rivers School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Two Rivers School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Two Rivers School's ranking?

Two Rivers School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).

How many students attend Two Rivers School?

41 students attend Two Rivers School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Two Rivers School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Two Rivers School?

Two Rivers School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.

What grades does Two Rivers School offer ?

Two Rivers School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Two Rivers School part of?

Two Rivers School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 41 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education