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Mendenhall River Community School

9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mendenhall River Community 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 62% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in AK
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mendenhall River Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mendenhall River Community School's student population of 302 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mendenhall River Community 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 Mendenhall River Community School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#216 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mendenhall River Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mendenhall River Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
13%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mendenhall River Community School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
31%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mendenhall River Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Mendenhall River Community School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mendenhall River Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendenhall River Community School's ranking?
Mendenhall River Community School is ranked #216 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Mendenhall River Community School?
302 students attend Mendenhall River Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mendenhall River Community School students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendenhall River Community School?
Mendenhall River Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mendenhall River Community School offer ?
Mendenhall River Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendenhall River Community School part of?
Mendenhall River Community School is part of Juneau Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Mendenhall River Community School located?
Mendenhall River Community School is located in the Mendenhall Valley neighborhood of Juneau, AK. There are 4 other public schools located in Mendenhall Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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