Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Winterberry School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winterberry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Winterberry School's student population of 228 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winterberry School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winterberry School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winterberry School's ranking?
Winterberry School is ranked #194 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Winterberry School often compared to?
Winterberry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rilke Schule Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Winterberry School?
228 students attend Winterberry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Winterberry School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winterberry School?
Winterberry School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winterberry School offer ?
Winterberry School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winterberry School part of?
Winterberry School is part of Anchorage School District.
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