Muldoon Elementary

Summary:

Muldoon Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 466 students in grades PK-6. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Alaska elementary schools in academic performance.

Muldoon Elementary's test scores are well below the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school particularly struggles with its English Language Learner (ELL) and low-income student populations, ranking 10th out of 10 Alaska elementary schools for ELL performance and 117th out of 122 for low-income students. With 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Muldoon has a very high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools in the Anchorage School District, such as Williwaw Elementary, Susitna Elementary, and Creekside Park Elementary, Muldoon's academic performance is consistently lower. These nearby schools, while still facing challenges, generally outperform Muldoon Elementary on standardized tests and have higher rankings within the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 525 Cherry St
       Anchorage, AK  99504-2199


(907) 742-1460

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,361 Help


Students who attend Muldoon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Alternative:    Bartlett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
31.0%
Two or more races:
15.8%
Pacific Islander:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  102.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Muldoon Elementary ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 58th among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Muldoon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (31%), two or more races (15.8%), Pacific Islander (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 102.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muldoon Elementary is 17. 40 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Muldoon Elementary is $17,361, which is the 20th highest among 62 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Muldoon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Muldoon Elementary 165th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Muldoon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Asian students:


Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Muldoon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.08 158th 213 25.8%
2006 25.80 163rd 218 25.2%
2007 38.53 140th 212 34.0%
2008 26.40 165th 219 24.7%
2009 17.90 187th 226 17.3%
2010 32.95 157th 229 31.4%
2011 20.12 182nd 223 18.4%
2012 26.73 174th 227 23.3%
2013 37.92 152nd 223 31.8%
2014 37.54 150th 218 31.2%
2015 23.52 182nd 246 26.0%
2017 12.21 166th 180 7.8%
2018 14.59 169th 186 9.1%
2019 26.38 146th 185 21.1%
2021 10.55 162nd 173 6.4%
2022 11.15 164th 171 4.1%
2023 8.59 167th 176 5.1%
2024 8.08 165th 173 4.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.94 53rd 73 27.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.15 22nd 41 46.3%
2021 17.27 22nd 22 0.0%
2022 39.01 12th 20 40.0%
2023 10.91 14th 14 0.0%
2024 9.13 10th 10 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.55 96th 147 34.7%
2021 13.33 103rd 110 6.4%
2022 18.76 88th 104 15.4%
2023 12.75 110th 119 7.6%
2024 8.95 117th 122 4.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.23 122nd 159 23.3%
2021 12.01 132nd 141 6.4%
2022 3.68 143rd 143 0.0%
2023 6.17 151st 152 0.7%
2024 7.64 137th 142 3.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.36 124th 159 22.0%
2021 8.59 140th 142 1.4%
2022 24.50 118th 148 20.3%
2023 13.18 134th 148 9.5%
2024 8.49 146th 150 2.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.12 20th 41 51.2%
2021 16.54 24th 25 4.0%
2022 20.05 22nd 26 15.4%
2023 11.98 33rd 36 8.3%
2024 18.41 27th 33 18.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.11 18th 30 40.0%
2022 30.46 21st 26 19.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Muldoon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.02 32nd 50 36.0%
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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 Muldoon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 237 58 7 20 50 n/a n/a 0 372
1990 252 63 8 16 49 n/a n/a 0 388
1991 231 61 10 20 55 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 255 88 8 12 62 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 198 88 14 7 68 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 201 100 18 17 75 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 192 92 20 15 87 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 192 92 20 15 87 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 180 85 33 15 103 n/a n/a 0 416
1998 163 91 39 19 95 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 162 89 38 20 98 n/a n/a 0 407
2000 181 86 58 20 116 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 190 99 88 22 106 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 168 79 109 17 125 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 168 79 109 17 125 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 138 92 86 16 126 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 118 65 99 19 107 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 118 61 89 12 99 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 125 67 100 16 98 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 92 50 110 35 77 n/a n/a 59 423
2009 98 40 90 32 55 39 66 0 420
2010 84 49 131 34 48 29 70 0 445
2011 82 47 128 33 60 26 66 0 442
2012 75 40 126 21 47 33 66 0 408
2013 50 46 146 25 42 32 72 0 413
2014 46 38 155 27 41 24 61 0 392
2015 47 38 156 37 43 22 78 0 421
2016 66 28 144 29 60 20 84 0 431
2017 47 25 159 39 48 29 84 0 431
2018 40 35 156 36 52 42 93 0 454
2019 41 21 152 43 47 49 82 0 435
2020 46 14 161 46 53 59 80 0 459
2021 41 17 168 41 47 56 62 0 432
2022 46 19 156 41 52 72 73 0 459
2023 56 18 145 44 55 68 80 0 466
2024 36 26 135 49 57 64 69 0 436

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 Muldoon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 372 19.0 19.5 35.8
1990 388 20.0 19.4 33.8
1991 377 19.5 19.3 39.8
1992 425 19.5 21.7 41.6
1993 375 19.5 19.2 47.2
1994 411 19.5 21.1 43.1
1995 406 22.0 18.5 51.7
1996 406 22.0 18.5 51.7
1997 416 22.0 18.9 53.8
1998 407 26.0 15.7 58
1999 407 25.0 16.3 58.7
2000 461 28.0 16.5 85
2001 505 28.0 18.0 59.6
2002 498 29.5 16.9 62.9
2003 498 29.5 16.9 62.9
2004 458 31.8 14.4 74.7
2005 408 28.5 14.3 73
2006 379 26.7 14.2 77.8
2007 406 25.9 15.7 72.7
2008 423 26.8 15.8 90.9
2009 420 29.8 14.1 75.7
2010 445 30.0 14.8 78.2
2011 442 31.9 13.8 78.7
2012 408 32.9 12.3 85.3
2013 413 28.9 14.2 91.8
2014 392 30.6 12.7 92.1
2015 421 28.0 15.0 100
2016 431 30.0 14.3 100
2017 431 29.6 14.5 100
2018 454 30.5 14.8 100
2019 435 31.0 14.0 n/a
2020 459 28.1 16.3 100
2021 432 27.5 15.6 n/a
2022 459 28.6 16.0 n/a
2023 466 26.4 17.5 100
2024 436 25.6 17.0 102.5

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 Muldoon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 372 19.0 19.5 35.8
1990 388 20.0 19.4 33.8
1991 377 19.5 19.3 39.8
1992 425 19.5 21.7 41.6
1993 375 19.5 19.2 47.2
1994 411 19.5 21.1 43.1
1995 406 22.0 18.5 51.7
1996 406 22.0 18.5 51.7
1997 416 22.0 18.9 53.8
1998 407 26.0 15.7 58
1999 407 25.0 16.3 58.7
2000 461 28.0 16.5 85
2001 505 28.0 18.0 59.6
2002 498 29.5 16.9 62.9
2003 498 29.5 16.9 62.9
2004 458 31.8 14.4 74.7
2005 408 28.5 14.3 73
2006 379 26.7 14.2 77.8
2007 406 25.9 15.7 72.7
2008 423 26.8 15.8 90.9
2009 420 29.8 14.1 75.7
2010 445 30.0 14.8 78.2
2011 442 31.9 13.8 78.7
2012 408 32.9 12.3 85.3
2013 413 28.9 14.2 91.8
2014 392 30.6 12.7 92.1
2015 421 28.0 15.0 100
2016 431 30.0 14.3 100
2017 431 29.6 14.5 100
2018 454 30.5 14.8 100
2019 435 31.0 14.0 n/a
2020 459 28.1 16.3 100
2021 432 27.5 15.6 n/a
2022 459 28.6 16.0 n/a
2023 466 26.4 17.5 100
2024 436 25.6 17.0 102.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Muldoon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,732 (15.7%) $14,629 (84.3%) $17,361

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Muldoon Elementary

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 146th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 167th of 176 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Science (Muldoon Elementary)31.96.6
 25.4%
   All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)46.639.4
 7.2%
   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 Students435466
 7.1%
African American2118
 14.3%
American Indian4755
 17%
Asian152145
 4.6%
Hispanic4344
 2.3%
Pacific Islander4968
 38.8%
White4156
 36.6%
Two or More Races8280
 2.4%


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Students at Muldoon Elementary are 31% Asian, 16% Two or more races, 15% Pacific Islander, 13% American Indian, 11% Hispanic, 8% White, 6% African American.

Students who attend Muldoon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Alternative : Bartlett High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Muldoon Elementary.

Muldoon Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Alaska elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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