William Tyson Elementary School
William Tyson Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
William Tyson Elementary 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
William Tyson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
William Tyson Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 428 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
William Tyson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 William Tyson Elementary School is 0.85, which is more 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 | #338 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 23% |
| Asian | 22% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 14% | 3% |
| White | 7% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 17% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.85 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage 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 William Tyson Elementary School is Crossroads School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clark Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Crossroads School Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 15 students
0.4 miles
3350 Commercial Dr # 101
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-2424 0.4 7-12 15 - Anchorage Clark Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 900 students10
0.7 miles
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700 0.7 6-8 900 - Anchorage Mountain View Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 288 students10
0.8 miles
4005 Mcphee Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3900 0.8 PK-6 288 - Jber Mt. Spurr Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 256 students10
1.0 miles
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200 1 PK-6 256 - Jber Orion Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 271 students10
1.0 miles
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250 1 PK-6 271
School Reviews
| 2 Although this school is just around the corner from my place. I do not recommend this school unless you have no choice. Sure there maybe more diverse students that attend this school. Unfortunately, my child was "considered stealing" out of the treasure box. My child was just anxious and instead of waiting her turn to pick out a prize she got up and grabbed a prize. But no teacher should tell a parent or label a child as a thief, especially in kindergarten. When you have a degree in a field, you must love what you do - Posted by Parent - mlauj |
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