Chugiak Elementary School vs. Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Should you attend Chugiak Elementary School or Birchwood Abc Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Birchwood Abc Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chugiak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Birchwood Abc Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
466 students
239 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#89 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
72
40
Grade 1 Students
69
23
Grade 2 Students
83
36
Grade 3 Students
80
44
Grade 4 Students
82
32
Grade 5 Students
80
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
5%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
68%
65%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
16%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
