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Craig Middle School

Summary:

Craig Middle School is a public middle school in Craig, Alaska, serving 51 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Craig City School District, which is ranked 5 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Craig Middle School has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's proficiency rates in science and English language arts were higher than the state's, its math proficiency was lower. The school's science scores have also fluctuated significantly over the past few years. Additionally, the performance of different student subgroups, such as female and White students, has varied, with migrant and economically disadvantaged students performing relatively well.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it has access to significant resources, with a high per-student spending of $22,167 and a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 8.6 to 9.8 students per teacher. By closely examining the factors contributing to the school's strengths and weaknesses, the school and district can develop targeted strategies to improve student learning and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 School Road Lower
       Craig, AK  99921

(907) 826-3274

District: Craig City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,167 Help


Students who attend Craig Middle School usually attend:

High:    Craig High School

Feeder schools for Craig Middle School:

Elementary:    Craig Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  51

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
Two or more races:
33.3%
American Indian:
13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Craig Middle School ranks worse than 59.3% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Craig Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.9%), two or more races (33.3%), American Indian (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Craig Middle School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Craig Middle School is $22,167.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Craig Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Craig Middle School 54th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Craig Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Craig City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Craig City School District 5th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Craig Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Craig Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.66 34th 138 75.4%
2006 74.86 35th 132 73.5%
2007 75.19 32nd 128 75.0%
2008 75.97 28th 132 78.8%
2009 66.63 40th 131 69.5%
2010 73.23 37th 136 72.8%
2011 56.30 59th 133 55.6%
2012 83.27 9th 135 93.3%
2013 79.05 26th 136 80.9%
2014 66.37 47th 138 65.9%
2015 74.39 27th 151 82.1%
2017 47.02 49th 88 44.3%
2018 25.05 77th 96 19.8%
2019 31.44 69th 99 30.3%
2022 38.57 62nd 95 34.7%
2023 47.33 48th 92 47.8%
2024 42.11 54th 91 40.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Craig Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.60 24th 34 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Craig Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.57 28th 64 56.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Craig Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.88 1st 24 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Craig Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.24 46th 74 37.8%
2022 45.37 33rd 66 50.0%
2024 55.46 27th 69 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Craig Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.35 44th 73 39.7%
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Rank History for White students at Craig Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.81 54th 72 25.0%
2023 54.34 38th 75 49.3%
2024 30.40 55th 74 25.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Craig Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 53 0 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 90
2003 53 0 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 90
2004 54 1 1 0 25 n/a n/a 0 81
2005 56 0 2 0 22 n/a n/a 0 80
2006 50 2 2 0 31 n/a n/a 0 85
2007 59 0 2 0 30 n/a n/a 0 91
2008 40 0 1 2 36 n/a n/a 2 81
2009 52 0 1 2 28 0 3 0 86
2010 49 0 1 1 28 0 2 0 81
2011 45 0 2 2 19 0 1 0 69
2012 45 0 1 1 24 0 2 0 73
2013 37 0 1 1 23 0 3 0 65
2014 39 0 0 0 18 1 4 0 62
2015 36 0 0 0 24 1 4 0 65
2016 38 0 0 0 23 1 9 0 71
2017 30 0 0 0 23 0 12 0 65
2018 28 0 1 0 21 0 12 0 62
2019 34 0 0 0 12 0 23 0 69
2020 40 0 0 0 16 0 19 0 75
2021 28 0 0 0 10 0 19 0 57
2022 24 0 0 0 9 0 21 0 54
2023 27 0 0 0 7 0 17 0 51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Craig Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 90 6.5 13.8 60
2003 90 6.5 13.8 60
2004 81 6.4 12.7 n/a
2005 80 8.1 9.9 n/a
2006 85 6.9 12.3 n/a
2007 91 6.2 14.7 n/a
2008 81 6.7 12.1 0
2009 86 6.2 13.9 0
2010 81 6.7 12.0 81.5
2011 69 5.9 11.6 79.7
2012 73 6.4 11.3 78.1
2013 65 6.2 10.4 80
2014 62 5.6 10.9 85.5
2015 65 6.0 10.8 80
2016 71 5.0 14.2 78.9
2017 65 5.3 12.0 80
2018 62 5.4 11.2 46.8
2019 69 5.7 12.0 68.1
2020 75 5.9 12.5 50.7
2021 57 5.8 9.8 n/a
2022 54 6.2 8.6 n/a
2023 51 5.4 9.3 84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Craig Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 90 6.5 13.8 60
2003 90 6.5 13.8 60
2004 81 6.4 12.7 n/a
2005 80 8.1 9.9 n/a
2006 85 6.9 12.3 n/a
2007 91 6.2 14.7 n/a
2008 81 6.7 12.1 0
2009 86 6.2 13.9 0
2010 81 6.7 12.0 81.5
2011 69 5.9 11.6 79.7
2012 73 6.4 11.3 78.1
2013 65 6.2 10.4 80
2014 62 5.6 10.9 85.5
2015 65 6.0 10.8 80
2016 71 5.0 14.2 78.9
2017 65 5.3 12.0 80
2018 62 5.4 11.2 46.8
2019 69 5.7 12.0 68.1
2020 75 5.9 12.5 50.7
2021 57 5.8 9.8 n/a
2022 54 6.2 8.6 n/a
2023 51 5.4 9.3 84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Craig Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,862 (21.9%) $17,306 (78.1%) $22,167

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Craig Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 92 Middle schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Craig Middle School)44.450
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Craig City School District)54.253.3
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.134.5
 8.6%
All Grades Science (Craig Middle School)44.450
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Craig City School District)64.947.3
 17.7%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6951
 26.1%
African American00
American Indian127
 41.7%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White3427
 20.6%
Two or More Races2317
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%84.3%
 16.2%

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Students who attend Craig Middle School usually go on to attend Craig High School

Craig Middle School ranks 54th of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Craig Middle School are 53% White, 33% Two or more races, 14% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 51 students attended Craig Middle School.


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