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Blatchley Middle School

Summary:

Blatchley Middle School is a public middle school in Sitka, Alaska, serving 265 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Sitka School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 24 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blatchley Middle School consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Alaska state average. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, with particularly high rankings for Native American, Asian, and Special Education students. Blatchley's diverse student population, with a significant representation of Native American and White students, is a unique characteristic compared to many other middle schools in Alaska.

Blatchley Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Alaska, with a 4-star rating in the most recent school year and a history of strong performance dating back to 2012-2013. The school's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students, regardless of their background or needs, is a notable strength. As a top-performing middle school in Alaska, Blatchley could serve as a model for other schools in the state, particularly those with similar demographic compositions or facing challenges in supporting diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 601 Halibut Point Rd
       Sitka, AK  99835

(907) 747-8672

District: Sitka School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 91 Alaska Middle Schools


Students who attend Blatchley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sitka High School

Feeder schools for Blatchley Middle School:

Elementary:    Baranof Elementary
    Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
American Indian:
29.4%
Asian:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Compare Details Blatchley Middle School ranks better than 73.6% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), American Indian (29.4%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blatchley Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blatchley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blatchley Middle School 24th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Blatchley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Sitka School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sitka School District 2nd of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blatchley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.94 15th 138 89.1%
2006 80.77 18th 132 86.4%
2007 72.29 38th 128 70.3%
2008 74.84 31st 132 76.5%
2009 70.42 35th 131 73.3%
2010 72.61 39th 136 71.3%
2011 71.79 36th 133 72.9%
2012 68.32 50th 135 63.0%
2013 73.85 37th 136 72.8%
2014 78.83 23rd 138 83.3%
2015 61.69 55th 151 63.6%
2017 59.21 34th 88 61.4%
2018 54.37 44th 96 54.2%
2019 59.76 41st 99 58.6%
2021 57.68 36th 84 57.1%
2022 56.66 34th 95 64.2%
2023 66.26 24th 92 73.9%
2024 70.77 24th 91 73.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.34 5th 34 85.3%
2024 44.18 15th 31 51.6%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.76 1st 11 90.9%
2024 92.79 1st 14 92.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.24 29th 64 54.7%
2021 47.80 21st 43 51.2%
2022 62.84 14th 43 67.4%
2023 59.91 19th 55 65.5%
2024 71.51 10th 54 81.5%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.73 7th 20 65.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.02 24th 74 67.6%
2021 64.96 18th 57 68.4%
2022 66.63 21st 66 68.2%
2023 66.54 21st 66 68.2%
2024 77.11 10th 69 85.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.85 37th 73 49.3%
2021 49.85 28th 62 54.8%
2022 48.99 34th 68 50.0%
2023 68.80 19th 72 73.6%
2024 62.66 22nd 72 69.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.04 7th 22 68.2%
2021 77.98 4th 13 69.2%
2022 81.02 3rd 15 80.0%
2023 81.44 3rd 19 84.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.81 10th 40 75.0%
2021 50.08 4th 16 75.0%
2022 64.74 4th 16 75.0%
2023 60.96 6th 20 70.0%
2024 79.61 2nd 20 90.0%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at Blatchley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.88 22nd 72 69.4%
2021 67.83 12th 58 79.3%
2022 57.85 27th 69 60.9%
2023 75.16 9th 75 88.0%
2024 75.40 12th 74 83.8%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for White Students!

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 Blatchley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 259 1 15 1 98 n/a n/a 0 374
1990 261 0 17 1 112 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 269 0 21 2 122 n/a n/a 0 414
1992 281 3 25 4 114 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 313 1 21 2 139 n/a n/a 0 476
1994 308 2 22 6 131 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 236 3 20 10 115 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 236 3 20 10 115 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 222 5 21 13 109 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 236 4 18 10 113 n/a n/a 0 381
1999 262 2 20 13 102 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 232 1 24 10 118 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 223 2 30 15 107 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 188 8 25 10 108 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 188 8 25 10 108 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 163 4 17 12 114 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 180 4 22 14 110 n/a n/a 0 330
2006 201 3 27 14 106 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 204 6 26 9 107 n/a n/a 0 352
2008 186 3 26 3 101 n/a n/a 5 324
2009 132 1 21 4 98 3 8 0 267
2010 131 2 32 5 89 3 9 0 271
2011 133 4 24 8 71 4 14 0 258
2012 145 4 33 13 71 4 16 0 286
2013 168 2 33 17 81 2 8 0 311
2014 156 2 33 9 92 1 11 0 304
2015 131 1 28 11 77 2 16 0 266
2016 129 1 30 11 76 3 20 0 270
2017 119 1 26 14 74 5 19 0 258
2018 133 1 22 12 83 6 16 0 273
2019 138 2 19 12 87 8 17 0 283
2020 135 1 24 8 100 5 19 0 292
2021 140 5 21 8 83 3 17 0 277
2022 141 3 22 8 85 0 13 0 272
2023 127 5 22 16 78 2 15 0 265

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 Blatchley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 374 22.0 17.0 9.6
1990 391 22.5 17.3 10.2
1991 414 23.5 17.6 11.8
1992 427 23.5 18.1 14.8
1993 476 23.5 20.3 13.2
1994 469 23.5 20.0 13.4
1995 384 25.0 15.4 17.4
1996 384 25.0 15.4 17.4
1997 370 25.0 14.8 17.6
1998 381 25.0 15.2 24.1
1999 399 25.0 16.0 20.8
2000 385 27.0 14.3 21
2001 377 26.0 14.5 25.7
2002 339 27.0 12.6 24.5
2003 339 27.0 12.6 24.5
2004 310 24.0 12.9 23.2
2005 330 23.0 14.3 19.1
2006 351 24.0 14.6 20.2
2007 352 24.0 14.7 26.1
2008 324 24.0 13.5 22.6
2009 267 23.9 11.2 26.6
2010 271 21.2 12.7 25.5
2011 258 21.2 12.1 38.4
2012 286 23.2 12.3 40.6
2013 311 23.2 13.4 38.3
2014 304 24.2 12.5 36.8
2015 266 23.0 11.5 38.7
2016 270 21.0 12.8 41.5
2017 258 22.3 11.5 41.9
2018 273 22.0 12.3 40.3
2019 283 22.4 12.6 41.3
2020 292 21.9 13.3 42.5
2021 277 21.5 12.8 n/a
2022 272 21.8 12.4 n/a
2023 265 21.0 12.6 38.5

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 Blatchley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 374 22.0 17.0 9.6
1990 391 22.5 17.3 10.2
1991 414 23.5 17.6 11.8
1992 427 23.5 18.1 14.8
1993 476 23.5 20.3 13.2
1994 469 23.5 20.0 13.4
1995 384 25.0 15.4 17.4
1996 384 25.0 15.4 17.4
1997 370 25.0 14.8 17.6
1998 381 25.0 15.2 24.1
1999 399 25.0 16.0 20.8
2000 385 27.0 14.3 21
2001 377 26.0 14.5 25.7
2002 339 27.0 12.6 24.5
2003 339 27.0 12.6 24.5
2004 310 24.0 12.9 23.2
2005 330 23.0 14.3 19.1
2006 351 24.0 14.6 20.2
2007 352 24.0 14.7 26.1
2008 324 24.0 13.5 22.6
2009 267 23.9 11.2 26.6
2010 271 21.2 12.7 25.5
2011 258 21.2 12.1 38.4
2012 286 23.2 12.3 40.6
2013 311 23.2 13.4 38.3
2014 304 24.2 12.5 36.8
2015 266 23.0 11.5 38.7
2016 270 21.0 12.8 41.5
2017 258 22.3 11.5 41.9
2018 273 22.0 12.3 40.3
2019 283 22.4 12.6 41.3
2020 292 21.9 13.3 42.5
2021 277 21.5 12.8 n/a
2022 272 21.8 12.4 n/a
2023 265 21.0 12.6 38.5

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blatchley 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 41st of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 24th of 92 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Blatchley Middle School)59.537.5
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Sitka School District)5837.1
 20.9%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.134.5
 8.6%
All Grades Science (Blatchley Middle School)59.537.5
 22%
   All Grades Science (Sitka School District)55.444.5
 10.9%
   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 Students283265
 6.4%
African American25
 150%
American Indian8778
 10.3%
Asian1922
 15.8%
Hispanic1216
 33.3%
Pacific Islander82
 75%
White138127
 8%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.3%38.5%
 2.9%

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Blatchley Middle School ranks 24th of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Blatchley Middle School usually go on to attend Sitka High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Blatchley Middle School.

Students at Blatchley Middle School are 48% White, 29% American Indian, 8% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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