Is North Pole Middle School a good school?

North Pole Middle School ranks 67 th of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend North Pole Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended North Pole Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Pole Middle School?

Students at North Pole Middle School are 62% White, 18% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of North Pole Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Pole Middle School usually go on to attend North Pole High School

North Pole Middle School

Summary:

North Pole Middle School is a public middle school serving 531 students in grades 6-8 in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Alaska. The school has a predominantly White student population, with significant percentages of Native American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students.

North Pole Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in STAR/English Language Arts (30.25%) and STAR/Mathematics (30%) significantly lower than the district (35% and 32.55%) and state (31.5% and 31.11%) averages. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Alaska middle schools, with a ranking of 67 out of 91 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Hispanic and Native American students have performed relatively well, the school's White and multi-racial students have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska middle schools.

When compared to other middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, such as Randy Smith Middle School and Tanana Middle School, North Pole Middle School generally underperforms. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from a high of 39 out of 138 schools in 2013-2014 to 67 out of 91 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The high percentage of students (38.98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at North Pole Middle School suggests that the school serves a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

300 East 8th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705-7847

(907) 488-2271

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,336

Students who attend North Pole Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Pole High School

Feeder schools for North Pole Middle School:

Elementary:	Midnight Sun Elementary School
	North Pole Elementary
	Ticasuk Brown Elementary
	Two Rivers School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Two or more races:

18.2%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.7%

See top rated Alaska middle schools

Compare North Pole Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details North Pole Middle School ranks worse than 73.6% of middle schools in Alaska. It also ranks 3^rd 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 28.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), two or more races (18.2%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Pole Middle School is 15.8, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District! (See more...)

Compare North Pole Middle School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Pole Middle School is $17,336, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Pole Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Pole Middle School 67^th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See North Pole Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Military Connected 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.)

What do you think?

Your rating for North Pole Middle School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for North Pole Middle School

Compare

Rank History for all students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	64.73	49^th	138	64.5%
2006	64.36	55^th	132	58.3%
2007	58.79	58^th	128	54.7%
2008	52.82	62^nd	132	53.0%
2009	61.58	51^st	131	61.1%
2010	72.25	40^th	136	70.6%
2011	71.26	37^th	133	72.2%
2012	72.63	43^rd	135	68.1%
2013	69.59	49^th	136	64.0%
2014	72.01	39^th	138	71.7%
2015	50.07	76^th	151	49.7%
2017	32.22	67^th	88	23.9%
2018	28.16	73^rd	96	24.0%
2019	32.83	67^th	99	32.3%
2021	28.97	61^st	84	27.4%
2022	16.68	83^rd	95	12.6%
2023	20.90	75^th	92	18.5%
2024	28.23	67^th	91	26.4%

See the entire list of Alaska Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	17.72	30^th	34	11.8%
2021	22.60	24^th	30	20.0%
2022	14.87	27^th	28	3.6%
2023	16.45	27^th	31	12.9%
2024	23.38	27^th	31	12.9%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	42.40	33^rd	64	48.4%
2021	29.97	32^nd	43	25.6%
2022	20.55	36^th	43	16.3%
2023	18.43	47^th	55	14.5%
2024	29.26	39^th	54	27.8%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.91	3^rd	24	87.5%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Migrant Students!

Rank History for Female students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	31.74	55^th	74	25.7%
2021	41.40	33^rd	57	42.1%
2022	20.28	55^th	66	16.7%
2023	20.79	53^rd	66	19.7%
2024	34.66	51^st	69	26.1%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	43.54	13^th	20	35.0%
2021	40.87	11^th	14	21.4%
2022	37.16	11^th	17	35.3%
2023	32.05	13^th	17	23.5%
2024	66.10	3^rd	14	78.6%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	28.75	51^st	73	30.1%
2021	22.33	50^th	62	19.4%
2022	14.56	62^nd	68	8.8%
2023	21.09	58^th	72	19.4%
2024	21.38	58^th	72	19.4%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	55.92	9^th	19	52.6%
2021	52.13	6^th	15	60.0%
2023	49.83	9^th	21	57.1%
2024	20.95	20^th	26	23.1%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.85	15^th	40	62.5%
2022	71.65	3^rd	16	81.3%

See the entire list of Best Alaska Middle Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at North Pole Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	22.17	60^th	72	16.7%
2021	20.98	53^rd	58	8.6%
2022	9.09	67^th	69	2.9%
2023	12.80	68^th	75	9.3%
2024	20.24	64^th	74	13.5%

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.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for North Pole Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about North Pole Middle School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for North Pole Middle School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	591	30	21	12	57	n/a	n/a	711
1991	598	32	18	15	55	n/a	n/a	718
1992	591	27	25	18	67	n/a	n/a	728
1993	637	22	18	15	57	n/a	n/a	749
1994	690	29	18	10	79	n/a	n/a	826
1995	704	18	22	22	80	n/a	n/a	846
1996	704	18	22	22	80	n/a	n/a	846
1997	684	20	19	21	79	n/a	n/a	823
1998	664	17	16	18	79	n/a	n/a	794
1999	662	11	16	16	78	n/a	n/a	783
2000	614	25	19	22	90	n/a	n/a	770
2001	564	34	16	18	80	n/a	n/a	712
2002	574	31	15	18	96	n/a	n/a	734
2003	574	31	15	18	96	n/a	n/a	734
2004	437	23	12	17	79	n/a	n/a	568
2005	403	23	14	19	70	n/a	n/a	529
2006	399	22	15	14	63	n/a	n/a	513
2007	357	12	10	18	56	n/a	n/a	453
2008	405	20	15	18	52	n/a	n/a	510
2009	463	17	9	25	47	3	35	599
2010	488	23	19	31	67	6	0	634
2011	441	12	3	34	39	3	50	582
2012	480	15	9	34	54	2	60	654
2013	495	12	14	35	65	4	56	681
2014	469	14	13	38	54	3	65	656
2015	473	19	7	39	58	4	69	669
2016	468	19	8	34	47	5	74	655
2017	437	13	8	46	53	3	96	656
2018	407	5	5	42	39	3	93	594
2019	397	7	7	46	35	2	88	582
2020	369	12	7	43	42	4	99	576
2021	275	9	5	37	32	4	90	452
2022	330	6	6	33	40	6	96	517
2023	338	5	8	36	36	5	103	531
2024	298	3	11	47	27	5	87	478

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 North Pole Middle School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	711	40.5	17.5	9.4
1991	718	42.0	17.0	13.4
1992	728	42.0	17.3	14.8
1993	749	42.0	17.8	14.4
1994	826	42.0	19.7	13.1
1995	846	47.5	17.8	13.7
1996	846	47.5	17.8	13.7
1997	823	47.5	17.3	15.7
1998	794	43.8	18.1	19.3
1999	783	43.8	17.9	21.2
2000	770	42.8	18.0	20
2001	712	43.0	16.6	22.8
2002	734	42.6	17.2	21.4
2003	734	42.6	17.2	21.4
2004	568	33.0	17.2	21.3
2005	529	30.6	17.3	22.7
2006	513	29.8	17.2	24.8
2007	453	25.6	17.7	21.6
2008	510	30.8	16.6	18.4
2009	599	34.8	17.2	21.7
2010	634	39.1	16.2	19.2
2011	582	39.6	14.6	25.4
2012	654	42.6	15.3	24.5
2013	681	38.6	17.6	35.2
2014	656	37.0	17.7	34.1
2015	669	35.0	19.1	36.3
2016	655	37.0	17.7	34.4
2017	656	37.8	17.3	30.6
2018	594	33.8	17.5	31.3
2019	582	32.8	17.7	33.5
2020	576	31.0	18.5	36.5
2021	452	26.4	17.1	n/a
2022	517	27.4	18.8	n/a
2023	531	27.9	19.0	39
2024	478	30.1	15.8	38.7

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 North Pole Middle School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	711	40.5	17.5	9.4
1991	718	42.0	17.0	13.4
1992	728	42.0	17.3	14.8
1993	749	42.0	17.8	14.4
1994	826	42.0	19.7	13.1
1995	846	47.5	17.8	13.7
1996	846	47.5	17.8	13.7
1997	823	47.5	17.3	15.7
1998	794	43.8	18.1	19.3
1999	783	43.8	17.9	21.2
2000	770	42.8	18.0	20
2001	712	43.0	16.6	22.8
2002	734	42.6	17.2	21.4
2003	734	42.6	17.2	21.4
2004	568	33.0	17.2	21.3
2005	529	30.6	17.3	22.7
2006	513	29.8	17.2	24.8
2007	453	25.6	17.7	21.6
2008	510	30.8	16.6	18.4
2009	599	34.8	17.2	21.7
2010	634	39.1	16.2	19.2
2011	582	39.6	14.6	25.4
2012	654	42.6	15.3	24.5
2013	681	38.6	17.6	35.2
2014	656	37.0	17.7	34.1
2015	669	35.0	19.1	36.3
2016	655	37.0	17.7	34.4
2017	656	37.8	17.3	30.6
2018	594	33.8	17.5	31.3
2019	582	32.8	17.7	33.5
2020	576	31.0	18.5	36.5
2021	452	26.4	17.1	n/a
2022	517	27.4	18.8	n/a
2023	531	27.9	19.0	39
2024	478	30.1	15.8	38.7

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 North Pole Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,020 (5.9%)	$16,316 (94.1%)	$17,336

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Pole 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 67^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 75^th of 92 Middle schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (North Pole Middle School)	58.6	33.7	24.9%
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 (North Pole Middle School)	58.6	33.7	24.9%
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	582	531	8.8%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	35	36	2.9%
Asian	7	8	14.3%
Hispanic	46	36	21.7%
Pacific Islander	2	5	150%
White	397	338	14.9%
Two or More Races	88	103	17%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.5%	39%	5.5%

Schools Near North Pole Middle School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
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	478	30	15.8	38.7%	298 (62.3%)	3 (0.6%)	47 (9.8%)	11 (2.3%)	27 (5.6%)	5 (1.0%)	87 (18.2%)	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
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	544	29	18.6	38.1%	281 (51.7%)	34 (6.3%)	80 (14.7%)	11 (2.0%)	32 (5.9%)	20 (3.7%)	86 (15.8%)	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
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	480	29	16.3	51.0%	187 (39.0%)	24 (5.0%)	37 (7.7%)	16 (3.3%)	71 (14.8%)	6 (1.3%)	139 (29.0%)	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	24	17.2	31.0%	257 (63.1%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (9.1%)	7 (1.7%)	34 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (17.0%)	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

North Pole Middle School

North Pole Middle School:

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for North Pole Middle School

Rank History for all students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for Migrant students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for Female students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for Military Connected students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for Male students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for Hispanic students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for Native American students at North Pole Middle School

Rank History for White students at North Pole Middle School

Enrollment information for North Pole Middle School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Pole Middle School

Student/Teacher Ratio North Pole Middle School

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Pole Middle School

Impact of COVID-19 on North Pole Middle School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near North Pole Middle School