William Tyson Elementary School
- William Tyson Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 34%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 38%) for the 2014-15 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 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 52%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- William Tyson Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
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 2014-15 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Tyson Elementary School is 0.84, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 23% |
| Asian | 23% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 13% | 3% |
| White | 4% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 19% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 10% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.84 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Tyson Elementary School is Crossroads School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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 | 25 students
0.4 miles
3350 Commercial Dr # 101
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907)742-2424 0.4 7-12 25 - Anchorage Clark Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 965 students
0.7 miles
150 South Bragaw Street
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-4700 0.7 6-8 965 - Anchorage Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 346 students
0.8 miles
4005 Mcphee Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907)742-3900 0.8 PK-6 346 - Jber Mt. Spurr Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 319 students
1.0 miles
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907)742-0200 1.0 PK-6 319 - Jber Orion Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 334 students
1.0 miles
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907)742-0250 1.0 PK-6 334
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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