Serving 411 students in grades 6-8, Kenai Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenai Middle School's student population of 411 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenai Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenai Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenai Middle School's ranking?
Kenai Middle School is ranked #247 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Kenai Middle School?
411 students attend Kenai Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kenai Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenai Middle School?
Kenai Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenai Middle School offer ?
Kenai Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenai Middle School part of?
Kenai Middle School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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