Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ursa Major 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Ursa Major 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 Ursa Major Elementary School?
390 students attend Ursa Major Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ursa Major Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ursa Major Elementary School?
Ursa Major Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ursa Major Elementary School offer ?
Ursa Major Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ursa Major Elementary School part of?
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