Baxter Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 269. While the school has a diverse student body, it has consistently underperformed academically compared to the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska.
Baxter Elementary's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with significant representation of minority groups. However, the school's academic performance has been declining, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (19.74%) and Mathematics (16.34%) well below the district (35.51% and 35.52%) and state (31.5% and 31.11%) averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its White and Multi-racial students performing better than its Low Socioeconomic Status students, indicating the presence of achievement gaps.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,153 at Baxter Elementary, the school's academic performance remains low compared to nearby schools like Scenic Park Elementary and Creekside Park Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to Baxter Elementary's underperformance, and further investigation into the root causes and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these challenges.
Anchorage School District
Students who attend Baxter Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Wendler Middle SchoolHigh : Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Baxter Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Alaska elementary schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Baxter Elementary.
Students at Baxter Elementary are 20% Two or more races, 19% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% American Indian, 12% Asian, 12% African American, 6% Pacific Islander.