Homer Middle School vs. Paul Banks Elementary School
Should you attend Homer Middle School or Paul Banks 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
Overview
Serving 178 students in grades 7-8, Homer Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Paul Banks Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
7-8
PK-2
Total Students
178 students
184 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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18
Kindergarten Students
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54
Grade 1 Students
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57
Grade 2 Students
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55
Grade 7 Students
83
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Grade 8 Students
95
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
4%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
75%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
