Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnette Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Barnette Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnette Magnet School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Barnette Magnet School?
423 students attend Barnette Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barnette Magnet School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnette Magnet School?
Barnette Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnette Magnet School offer ?
Barnette Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnette Magnet School part of?
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