Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, Randy Smith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Randy Smith Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Randy Smith Middle 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Randy Smith Middle School?
407 students attend Randy Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Randy Smith Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Randy Smith Middle School?
Randy Smith Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Randy Smith Middle School offer ?
Randy Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Randy Smith Middle School part of?
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