Summary:
The city of Eagle River, Alaska is home to 11 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Anchorage School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 14 out of 24 in the state, several standout schools in Eagle River are providing exceptional educational experiences for their students.
Two schools in particular stand out: Ravenwood Elementary and Eagle Academy Charter School. Ravenwood Elementary ranks 10th out of 173 elementary schools in the state and has a 5-star rating, consistently outperforming district and state averages on standardized tests. Eagle Academy Charter School ranks 1st out of 173 elementary schools and also has a 5-star rating, with over 75% of students proficient or better across all subjects and grade levels. Another strong performer is Birchwood ABC Elementary, a magnet school that ranks 45th out of 173 elementary schools and has a 4-star rating.
In contrast, schools with higher rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Fire Lake Elementary and Eagle River Elementary, tend to have lower test scores compared to their peers. Additionally, the Distance Learning/Correspondence Center, an alternative virtual school, has the highest spending per student but relatively low test scores. Overall, the data highlights the diversity in performance, demographics, and resource allocation across the schools in Eagle River.
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