Serving 265 students in grades 6-8, Blatchley Middle 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 41% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blatchley Middle 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 Blatchley Middle School is 0.68, 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.
Blatchley Middle School is ranked #158 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
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 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Blatchley Middle School?
265 students attend Blatchley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blatchley Middle School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blatchley Middle School?
Blatchley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blatchley Middle School offer ?
Blatchley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blatchley Middle School part of?
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