William Tyson Elementary School
- William Tyson Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 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%.
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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #354 out of 465 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 23% |
| Asian | 22% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 14% | 3% |
| White | 7% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 18% | 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% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| 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 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 Grades: 6-8 | 900 students
0.7 miles
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-4700 0.7 6-8 900 - Anchorage Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 288 students
0.8 miles
4005 Mcphee Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-3900 0.8 PK-6 288 - Jber Mt. Spurr Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 256 students
1.0 miles
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907)742-0200 1.0 PK-6 256 - Jber Orion Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 271 students
1.0 miles
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907)742-0250 1.0 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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