John Shaw Elementary School vs. Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Should you attend John Shaw Elementary School or Fred And Sara Machetanz 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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Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Shaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
483 students
476 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#102 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
10
Kindergarten Students
65
68
Grade 1 Students
71
58
Grade 2 Students
89
92
Grade 3 Students
78
79
Grade 4 Students
75
82
Grade 5 Students
94
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
4%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
78%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
19%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
