Summary:
The Eielson AFB area in Alaska is home to two exceptional public schools that are providing a high-quality education to their students: Anderson Crawford Elementary and Ben Eielson Junior/Senior High School. Both schools significantly outperform the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and the state of Alaska on standardized test scores, particularly in science, where over 70% of students at Ben Eielson and 84% of students at Anderson Crawford are proficient or better.
Anderson Crawford Elementary is ranked 24th out of 173 Alaska elementary schools and has a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts high proficiency rates in English language arts (50%) and math (54.95%) across all grade levels, far exceeding the district and state averages. Ben Eielson Junior/Senior High School is ranked 7th out of 63 Alaska high schools and has a perfect 5 out of 5 star rating, with strong performance in science (70.59% proficient), English language arts (58.29%), and math (49.75%).
Both schools serve a diverse student population that is predominantly White, with significant Hispanic and multi-racial representation. They also have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating an affluent student body. Despite the differences in per-student spending, with Ben Eielson spending significantly more than Anderson Crawford, both schools are providing an exceptional education and preparing their students for success.
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