Is Ryan Middle School a good school?

Ryan Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Alaska middle schools.

How many students attend Ryan Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Ryan Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ryan Middle School?

Students at Ryan Middle School are 44% White, 26% Two or more races, 13% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Ryan Middle School

Summary:

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.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701-6095

(907) 452-4751

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,157

Feeder schools for Ryan Middle School:

Elementary:	Denali Elementary
	Hunter Elementary
	Woodriver Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 543

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.6%

Two or more races:

26.0%

American Indian:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ryan Middle School ranks worse than 89% of middle schools in Alaska. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ryan Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.6%), two or more races (26%), American Indian (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ryan Middle School is 18, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District! (See more...)

Compare Ryan Middle School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ryan Middle School is $19,157, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ryan Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ryan Middle School 81^st of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Ryan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 13^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	62.34	52^nd	138	62.3%
2006	62.73	57^th	132	56.8%
2007	58.16	60^th	128	53.1%
2008	52.98	61^st	132	53.8%
2009	57.31	57^th	131	56.5%
2010	64.68	52^nd	136	61.8%
2011	60.25	53^rd	133	60.2%
2012	55.41	64^th	135	52.6%
2013	58.60	60^th	136	55.9%
2014	63.53	51^st	138	63.0%
2015	56.20	63^rd	151	58.3%
2017	28.26	69^th	88	21.6%
2018	29.67	71^st	96	26.0%
2019	26.23	77^th	99	22.2%
2021	20.69	70^th	84	16.7%
2022	12.69	87^th	95	8.4%
2023	14.94	83^rd	92	9.8%
2024	13.00	81^st	91	11.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	20.60	28^th	34	17.6%
2021	19.29	27^th	30	10.0%
2022	19.16	26^th	28	7.1%
2023	16.19	28^th	31	9.7%
2024	7.95	30^th	31	3.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.96	11^th	11	0.0%
2024	31.44	9^th	14	35.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	22.02	52^nd	64	18.8%
2021	11.04	41^st	43	4.7%
2022	12.99	40^th	43	7.0%
2023	12.38	52^nd	55	5.5%
2024	7.48	53^rd	54	1.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.94	17^th	24	29.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	18.35	65^th	74	12.2%
2021	21.18	51^st	57	10.5%
2022	9.74	61^st	66	7.6%
2023	11.03	62^nd	66	6.1%
2024	9.27	64^th	69	7.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.88	14^th	20	30.0%
2023	52.75	7^th	17	58.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	28.61	52^nd	73	28.8%
2021	26.71	47^th	62	24.2%
2022	19.20	56^th	68	17.6%
2023	18.75	60^th	72	16.7%
2024	14.49	63^rd	72	12.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.34	8^th	22	63.6%
2023	54.91	8^th	19	57.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	50.16	10^th	19	47.4%
2022	27.95	13^th	19	31.6%
2023	29.55	15^th	21	28.6%
2024	25.32	19^th	26	26.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.13	27^th	40	32.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ryan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	19.95	63^rd	72	12.5%
2021	34.34	42^nd	58	27.6%
2022	10.23	66^th	69	4.3%
2023	14.82	65^th	75	13.3%
2024	20.40	63^rd	74	14.9%

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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 Ryan Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	463	44	22	23	93	n/a	n/a	645
1990	449	51	30	13	94	n/a	n/a	637
1991	465	48	19	11	102	n/a	n/a	645
1992	458	38	17	17	74	n/a	n/a	604
1993	466	55	18	21	104	n/a	n/a	664
1994	505	65	19	20	120	n/a	n/a	729
1995	505	72	28	27	101	n/a	n/a	733
1996	505	72	28	27	101	n/a	n/a	733
1997	533	76	31	23	97	n/a	n/a	760
1998	585	71	17	24	113	n/a	n/a	810
1999	540	71	23	34	154	n/a	n/a	822
2000	355	59	21	25	139	n/a	n/a	599
2001	329	51	19	22	164	n/a	n/a	585
2002	305	65	18	21	125	n/a	n/a	534
2003	305	65	18	21	125	n/a	n/a	534
2004	281	66	19	25	116	n/a	n/a	507
2005	273	49	16	18	104	n/a	n/a	460
2006	227	34	16	10	58	n/a	n/a	345
2007	230	39	15	14	86	n/a	n/a	384
2008	214	43	22	25	86	n/a	n/a	390
2009	190	33	15	31	66	3	27	365
2010	224	34	20	31	63	4	0	376
2011	202	33	15	27	68	3	44	392
2012	180	39	17	31	78	6	44	395
2013	178	44	11	26	72	11	49	391
2014	175	37	14	20	76	6	55	383
2015	165	22	15	29	63	5	54	353
2016	172	27	13	39	47	11	55	364
2017	176	29	16	36	53	12	69	391
2018	176	30	14	33	46	12	60	371
2019	157	25	11	31	63	8	76	371
2020	172	20	11	41	66	7	85	402
2021	161	19	13	39	62	9	81	384
2022	164	19	12	42	51	7	101	396
2023	237	24	12	54	70	5	141	543

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 Ryan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	645	35.0	18.4	20.3
1990	637	37.5	16.9	18.1
1991	645	39.0	16.5	16.3
1992	604	39.0	15.4	15.6
1993	664	39.0	17.0	14.2
1994	729	39.0	18.7	12.9
1995	733	41.5	17.7	21.8
1996	733	41.5	17.7	21.8
1997	760	41.5	18.3	19.9
1998	810	44.0	18.4	24.7
1999	822	46.5	17.7	26.5
2000	599	40.5	14.8	32.1
2001	585	34.5	17.0	31.3
2002	534	35.5	15.0	32.2
2003	534	35.5	15.0	32.2
2004	507	34.0	14.9	36.9
2005	460	32.0	14.4	35.4
2006	345	25.7	13.4	35.9
2007	384	21.4	17.9	45.8
2008	390	24.2	16.1	34.6
2009	365	23.2	15.7	29.6
2010	376	22.7	16.5	27.9
2011	392	24.7	15.8	33.9
2012	395	24.3	16.2	41
2013	391	24.6	15.8	51.9
2014	383	28.0	13.6	48.6
2015	353	22.0	16.0	49.9
2016	364	21.0	17.3	49.5
2017	391	21.0	18.6	50.1
2018	371	23.0	16.1	45
2019	371	19.1	19.4	47.4
2020	402	22.0	18.2	46.5
2021	384	19.9	19.2	n/a
2022	396	22.6	17.5	n/a
2023	543	30.1	18.0	46.6

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 Ryan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	645	35.0	18.4	20.3
1990	637	37.5	16.9	18.1
1991	645	39.0	16.5	16.3
1992	604	39.0	15.4	15.6
1993	664	39.0	17.0	14.2
1994	729	39.0	18.7	12.9
1995	733	41.5	17.7	21.8
1996	733	41.5	17.7	21.8
1997	760	41.5	18.3	19.9
1998	810	44.0	18.4	24.7
1999	822	46.5	17.7	26.5
2000	599	40.5	14.8	32.1
2001	585	34.5	17.0	31.3
2002	534	35.5	15.0	32.2
2003	534	35.5	15.0	32.2
2004	507	34.0	14.9	36.9
2005	460	32.0	14.4	35.4
2006	345	25.7	13.4	35.9
2007	384	21.4	17.9	45.8
2008	390	24.2	16.1	34.6
2009	365	23.2	15.7	29.6
2010	376	22.7	16.5	27.9
2011	392	24.7	15.8	33.9
2012	395	24.3	16.2	41
2013	391	24.6	15.8	51.9
2014	383	28.0	13.6	48.6
2015	353	22.0	16.0	49.9
2016	364	21.0	17.3	49.5
2017	391	21.0	18.6	50.1
2018	371	23.0	16.1	45
2019	371	19.1	19.4	47.4
2020	402	22.0	18.2	46.5
2021	384	19.9	19.2	n/a
2022	396	22.6	17.5	n/a
2023	543	30.1	18.0	46.6

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 Ryan Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,342 (7.0%)	$17,814 (93.0%)	$19,157

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ryan Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 83^rd of 92 Middle schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Ryan Middle School)	38	28	10.1%
8th Grade Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	50.3	40.1	10.2%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	34.5	8.6%
All Grades Science (Ryan Middle School)	38	28	10.1%
All Grades Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)	51.2	42.8	8.4%
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	371	543	46.4%
African American	25	24	4%
American Indian	63	70	11.1%
Asian	11	12	9.1%
Hispanic	31	54	74.2%
Pacific Islander	8	5	37.5%
White	157	237	51%
Two or More Races	76	141	85.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	46.6%	0.8%

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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 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ryan Middle School	Public	6-8	1450 Cowles	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 452-4751	543	30	18.0	46.6%	237 (43.6%)	24 (4.4%)	54 (9.9%)	12 (2.2%)	70 (12.9%)	5 (0.9%)	141 (26.0%)	13	81^st of 91 public middle schools	11.0%		14.9	83^rd of 92 public middle schools	9.8%	2	21.8	19.9	24.4	22.0	17.0	13.9	27.2	19.2	24.6	24.6	$19,157	$1,342	$17,814
Randy Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	1401 Bainbridge Blvd	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 458-7600	407	22	18.3	28.0%	254 (62.4%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.6%)	8 (2.0%)	40 (9.8%)	3 (0.7%)	73 (17.9%)	50.3	49^th of 91 public middle schools	46.2%		38.5	54^th of 92 public middle schools	41.3%	5	35.9	37.8	46.2	39.7	34.4	41.1	46.2	40.4	49.6	49.6	$20,887	$1,166	$19,720
Tanana Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Trainor Gate Rd	Fairbanks	99701	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 452-8145	545	27	20.4	39.6%	285 (52.3%)	37 (6.8%)	83 (15.2%)	13 (2.4%)	28 (5.1%)	14 (2.6%)	85 (15.6%)	30.9	65^th of 91 public middle schools	28.6%		34.6	59^th of 92 public middle schools	35.9%	6	37.7	28.1	35.8	33.7	31.8	21.8	35.4	29.4	35.2	35.2	$17,797	$1,144	$16,653
North Pole Middle School	Public	6-8	300 East 8th Ave	North Pole	99705	Fairbanks North Star Borough	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 488-2271	531	28	19.0	39.0%	338 (63.7%)	5 (0.9%)	36 (6.8%)	8 (1.5%)	36 (6.8%)	5 (0.9%)	103 (19.4%)	28.2	67^th of 91 public middle schools	26.4%		20.9	75^th of 92 public middle schools	18.5%	8	27.7	30.0	33.9	30.3	22.8	30.7	38.5	30.0	35.2	35.2	$17,336	$1,020	$16,316

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