Serving 531 students in grades 6-8, North Pole 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 15% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Pole Middle School's student population of 531 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Pole 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 North Pole Middle School is 0.55, 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
#327 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
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
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pole Middle School's ranking?
North Pole Middle School is ranked #327 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend North Pole Middle School?
531 students attend North Pole Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of North Pole Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pole Middle School?
North Pole Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Pole Middle School offer ?
North Pole Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pole Middle School part of?
North Pole Middle School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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