Summary:
The 99507 zip code area of Anchorage, Alaska is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. This diverse educational landscape features a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with stark contrasts in academic achievement across the area.
The standout schools in the 99507 zip code are Northern Lights ABC K-8 School and Rilke Schule Charter School, both of which consistently rank among the top schools in the state. These magnet and charter schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 60% of students proficient in science and English Language Arts. In contrast, traditional public schools like Tudor Elementary and Spring Hill Elementary struggle with low proficiency rates, potentially linked to their higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The data reveals a wide range of student-teacher ratios, from 15.2 students per teacher at Kasuun Elementary to 60.9 students per teacher at FOCUS Homeschool, suggesting potential staffing challenges or differences in instructional approaches across the Anchorage School District and Chugach School District. Overall, the data provides a nuanced understanding of the educational landscape in the 99507 zip code, highlighting both areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement.
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