Spring Hill Elementary is an elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and academic performance in recent years, despite serving a more racially diverse and economically disadvantaged student population compared to nearby schools.
One key differentiator for Spring Hill Elementary is its racial diversity. In the 2022-2023 school year, its student body was 22.69% White, 6.27% African American, 14.63% Hispanic, 12.84% Asian, 9.85% Native American, 9.55% Pacific Islander, and 24.18% two or more races. This is higher than schools like Rabbit Creek Elementary, Huffman Elementary, and O'Malley Elementary, which have student populations that are over 60% White. However, Spring Hill lags behind the Anchorage School District and state averages in academic proficiency across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Another key factor is Spring Hill Elementary's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 79.7% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Rabbit Creek (16.25%), Huffman (11.2%), and O'Malley (8.99%), indicating that Spring Hill serves a more economically disadvantaged student population. Despite this, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.1, which may be a strength. Overall, the data suggests that Spring Hill Elementary faces significant challenges in supporting the academic success of its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, and may need to implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
Students at Spring Hill Elementary are 24% Two or more races, 23% White, 15% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% American Indian, 10% Pacific Islander, 6% African American.
In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Spring Hill Elementary.
Anchorage School District
Spring Hill Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Alaska elementary schools.
Students who attend Spring Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Hanshew Middle SchoolHigh : Service High School