Is Winterberry School a good school?

Winterberry School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Alaska elementary schools.

How many students attend Winterberry School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Winterberry School.

What is the racial makeup of Winterberry School?

Students at Winterberry School are 73% White, 14% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 1% African American.

Winterberry School

Summary:

Winterberry School is a public magnet charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Anchorage, Alaska, with a student population of 253. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winterberry School has had a mixed academic performance compared to the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska. In recent years, its proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and mathematics have been below the district and state averages, with some exceptions. For example, in 2023-2024, Winterberry School outperformed the district and state in 8th grade science and 8th grade English language arts. However, the school's performance among different student subgroups is varied, with male students outperforming female students and White students underperforming compared to the state average for White students.

Winterberry School's predominantly White student population is unique compared to the more diverse nearby schools, such as Airport Heights Elementary, Williwaw Elementary, and College Gate Elementary. Additionally, the school's relatively lower per-student spending of $12,959 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to some nearby schools, may be a factor in its academic performance, though further analysis would be needed to determine the relationship between funding and outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter K-8

4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 742-0139

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139^th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,959

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Two or more races:

13.8%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winterberry School ranks worse than 80.3% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 40^th among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Winterberry School ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), two or more races (13.8%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winterberry School is 17.8. 46 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Winterberry School employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winterberry School is $12,959. 52 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winterberry School:

SchoolDigger ranks Winterberry School 139^th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Winterberry School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Winterberry School 59^th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Winterberry School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Anchorage School District:

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

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2006	44.16	138^th	218	36.7%
2007	46.09	131^st	212	38.2%
2008	41.93	140^th	219	36.1%
2009	24.99	166^th	226	26.5%
2010	41.63	147^th	229	35.8%
2011	56.45	114^th	223	48.9%
2012	62.88	92^nd	227	59.5%
2013	57.46	113^th	223	49.3%
2014	58.61	109^th	218	50.0%
2015	38.57	145^th	246	41.1%
2017	34.77	126^th	180	30.0%
2018	51.88	91^st	186	51.1%
2019	53.17	85^th	185	54.1%
2021	37.83	109^th	173	37.0%
2022	46.21	88^th	171	48.5%
2023	22.46	137^th	176	22.2%
2024	21.89	139^th	173	19.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.23	39^th	147	73.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	54.25	79^th	159	50.3%
2022	44.92	74^th	143	48.3%
2023	32.99	103^rd	152	32.2%
2024	46.48	77^th	142	45.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	50.26	79^th	159	50.3%
2022	67.51	38^th	148	74.3%
2023	25.23	112^th	148	24.3%
2024	34.06	103^rd	150	31.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	33.59	102^nd	147	30.6%
2022	34.91	98^th	137	28.5%
2023	19.00	124^th	138	10.1%
2024	17.87	120^th	133	9.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2009	41.59	73^rd	131	44.3%
2010	71.24	42^nd	136	69.1%
2011	43.40	71^st	133	46.6%
2012	60.30	60^th	135	55.6%
2013	59.15	59^th	136	56.6%
2014	60.33	54^th	138	60.9%
2015	45.32	82^nd	151	45.7%
2017	50.50	43^rd	88	51.1%
2018	55.95	43^rd	96	55.2%
2019	64.04	35^th	99	64.6%
2022	59.79	28^th	95	70.5%
2023	60.00	35^th	92	62.0%
2024	35.49	59^th	91	35.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	50.69	39^th	74	47.3%
2022	71.76	15^th	66	77.3%
2023	62.09	26^th	66	60.6%
2024	42.90	42^nd	69	39.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	68.64	19^th	73	74.0%
2023	57.62	29^th	72	59.7%
2024	54.38	33^rd	72	54.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Winterberry School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	53.80	33^rd	72	54.2%
2022	51.77	32^nd	69	53.6%
2023	46.65	41^st	75	45.3%
2024	34.22	52^nd	74	29.7%

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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.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Winterberry School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	123	7	2	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	144
2007	149	4	1	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	165
2008	133	4	4	11	2	n/a	n/a	16	170
2009	135	4	2	18	6	1	19	0	185
2010	149	5	2	19	6	0	18	0	199
2011	146	4	1	21	12	1	15	0	200
2012	157	5	1	18	8	1	24	0	214
2013	164	6	3	21	13	1	20	0	228
2014	163	5	6	20	13	1	25	0	233
2015	206	5	7	10	13	1	25	0	267
2016	204	5	8	14	15	1	26	0	273
2017	188	3	2	20	15	2	27	0	257
2018	176	2	2	21	16	1	23	0	241
2019	176	0	2	23	17	1	23	0	242
2020	176	3	2	23	13	1	17	0	235
2021	181	3	1	20	16	1	24	0	246
2022	157	2	2	19	16	2	30	0	228
2023	184	3	0	17	13	1	35	0	253

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 Winterberry School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	144	9.0	16.0	n/a
2007	165	9.8	16.8	n/a
2008	170	10.1	16.8	0
2009	185	9.9	18.7	0
2010	199	11.5	17.3	0
2011	200	10.0	20.0	0
2012	214	12.1	17.5	0
2013	228	12.6	17.9	0
2014	233	12.0	19.4	0
2015	267	14.0	19.0	0
2016	273	14.0	19.5	0
2017	257	12.9	19.7	1.2
2018	241	15.0	15.9	1.2
2019	242	15.0	16.1	n/a
2020	235	14.0	16.7	1.3
2021	246	13.7	17.9	n/a
2022	228	13.7	16.6	n/a
2023	253	14.2	17.8	1.2

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 Winterberry School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	144	9.0	16.0	n/a
2007	165	9.8	16.8	n/a
2008	170	10.1	16.8	0
2009	185	9.9	18.7	0
2010	199	11.5	17.3	0
2011	200	10.0	20.0	0
2012	214	12.1	17.5	0
2013	228	12.6	17.9	0
2014	233	12.0	19.4	0
2015	267	14.0	19.0	0
2016	273	14.0	19.5	0
2017	257	12.9	19.7	1.2
2018	241	15.0	15.9	1.2
2019	242	15.0	16.1	n/a
2020	235	14.0	16.7	1.3
2021	246	13.7	17.9	n/a
2022	228	13.7	16.6	n/a
2023	253	14.2	17.8	1.2

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 Winterberry School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$331 (2.6%)	$12,628 (97.4%)	$12,959

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winterberry 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 85^th of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 137^th of 176 Elementary schools	31.9%
Ranks 35^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 35^th of 92 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Winterberry School)	47.6	50	2.4%
8th Grade Science (Anchorage School District)	45.2	37.3	8%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	34.5	8.6%
All Grades Science (Winterberry School)	52.3	42.5	9.8%
All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)	46.6	39.4	7.2%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	242	253	4.5%
African American	0	3
American Indian	17	13	23.5%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	23	17	26.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	176	184	4.5%
Two or More Races	23	35	52.2%

Schools Near Winterberry School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)							STAR Mathematics (2024)							ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Winterberry School	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	4802 Bryn Mawr Ct	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	Yes	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-0139	253	14	17.8	1.2%	184 (72.7%)	3 (1.2%)	17 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	35 (13.8%)	21.9	139^th of 173 public elementary schools	19.7%		22.5	137^th of 176 public elementary schools	22.2%	2	36.4	30.4	27.3	32.0	36.4	50.0	35.4		16.7		12.0	23.8	29.2	18.1	31.8	48.0	40.4	$12,959	$331	$12,628
College Gate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3101 Sunflower St	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-1500	399	22	17.9	59.1%	83 (20.8%)	21 (5.3%)	26 (6.5%)	39 (9.8%)	124 (31.1%)	30 (7.5%)	76 (19.0%)	11.6	155^th of 173 public elementary schools	10.4%		19.5	144^th of 176 public elementary schools	18.2%	11	14.0	20.0	22.4	18.8			18.8	14.0	20.0	17.2	20.8			17.9	29.3		29.3	$14,886	$2,668	$12,218
Russian Jack Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4300 E 20th Ave	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-1300	252	16	15.7	86.9%	21 (8.3%)	9 (3.6%)	49 (19.4%)	58 (23.0%)	30 (11.9%)	41 (16.3%)	44 (17.5%)	16.7	145^th of 173 public elementary schools	16.2%		16.7	149^th of 176 public elementary schools	15.3%	4	9.3	26.2	17.5				17.6	23.3	28.6					19.2	25.0		25.0	$16,896	$3,468	$13,428
Nunaka Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1905 Twining Dr	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-0366	205	13	16.3	67.8%	43 (21.0%)	19 (9.3%)	19 (9.3%)	20 (9.8%)	28 (13.7%)	25 (12.2%)	51 (24.9%)	27.3	131^st of 173 public elementary schools	24.3%		46.5	95^th of 176 public elementary schools	46.0%	36	22.2	22.2	42.3				29.6	16.7	18.5	30.8				22.5	46.2		46.2	$22,230	$3,654	$18,575
Baxter Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2991 Baxter Rd	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-1750	269	18	14.9	67.7%	52 (19.3%)	32 (11.9%)	45 (16.7%)	33 (12.3%)	36 (13.4%)	17 (6.3%)	54 (20.1%)	13	150^th of 173 public elementary schools	13.3%		21	140^th of 176 public elementary schools	20.5%	10	15.9	18.8	21.1	23.7			19.7		12.5	23.1	26.3			16.3	28.2		28.2	$20,153	$1,911	$18,241
Williwaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 San Antonio St	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-2000	305	22	14.1	95.7%	24 (7.9%)	7 (2.3%)	44 (14.4%)	95 (31.1%)	30 (9.8%)	63 (20.7%)	42 (13.8%)	4.5	171^st of 173 public elementary schools	1.2%		6.4	173^rd of 176 public elementary schools	1.7%	2	12.8	11.6	7.3				10.7	6.5	7.0	12.2				8.5	11.9		11.9	$26,336	$3,845	$22,490
Airport Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1510 Alder Dr	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-4550	261	21	12.4	96.6%	25 (9.6%)	9 (3.4%)	45 (17.2%)	70 (26.8%)	39 (14.9%)	24 (9.2%)	49 (18.8%)	8.8	164^th of 173 public elementary schools	5.2%		14.4	159^th of 176 public elementary schools	9.7%	5	11.4		18.8	20.0			13.7	8.6		18.8	25.7			14.4	15.2		15.2	$19,132	$2,642	$16,489
Lake Otis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3331 Lake Otis Pkwy	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-7400	302	23	13.1	71.9%	44 (14.6%)	10 (3.3%)	46 (15.2%)	71 (23.5%)	41 (13.6%)	43 (14.2%)	47 (15.6%)	10.8	159^th of 173 public elementary schools	8.1%		15.1	157^th of 176 public elementary schools	10.8%	2	8.3		25.0	14.7			12.0	8.3	15.6	27.8	8.6			15.1	35.1		35.1	$17,123	$2,734	$14,389
Ptarmigan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	888 Edwards St	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-0400	341	20	17.1	79.2%	58 (17.0%)	35 (10.3%)	53 (15.5%)	42 (12.3%)	44 (12.9%)	55 (16.1%)	54 (15.8%)	12.2	152^nd of 173 public elementary schools	12.1%		15.3	156^th of 176 public elementary schools	11.4%	4	9.1	21.1	23.3				18.0	14.8	17.5	26.7				19.9	23.0		23.0	$21,004	$3,251	$17,752
Scenic Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3933 Patterson Rd	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-1650	382	26	14.5	38.7%	134 (35.1%)	23 (6.0%)	37 (9.7%)	43 (11.3%)	27 (7.1%)	27 (7.1%)	91 (23.8%)	72.9	36^th of 173 public elementary schools	79.2%		60.1	64^th of 176 public elementary schools	63.6%	28	37.9	42.1	46.9				42.3	53.9	55.4	54.7				54.6	64.1		64.1	$13,687	$1,238	$12,449

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