Serving 178 students in grades 7-8, Homer Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Homer Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer Middle School is 0.41, 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Homer Middle School?
178 students attend Homer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Homer Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Middle School?
Homer Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homer Middle School offer ?
Homer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer Middle School part of?
This school has made me feel involved. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing. The teachers are the best. Thanks Homer Middle, I''ll miss you in high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Damon Weisser
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