Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Peterson Elementary 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 Peterson Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Peterson Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Peterson Elementary School?
187 students attend Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Peterson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peterson Elementary School part of?
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