Ryan Middle School is a public middle school located in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 543 students. It is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which is ranked 13 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Ryan Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.99% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% for the district and 31.5% for the state. Similarly, in mathematics, only 19.24% of students were proficient or better, compared to 32.55% for the district and 31.11% for the state. This persistent academic underperformance is a significant concern, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in providing effective instruction and support to its students.
Ryan Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby North Pole Middle School and Tanana Middle School, with a higher percentage of non-White students, including 4.42% African American, 9.94% Hispanic, 12.89% Native American, and 25.97% two or more races. Additionally, Ryan Middle School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 46.59% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools. These factors, combined with the lower academic performance, raise questions about equity and the school's ability to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.
Students at Ryan Middle School are 39% White, 29% Two or more races, 15% American Indian, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Ryan Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Alaska middle schools.
In the 2023-24 school year, 480 students attended Ryan Middle School.