Paul Banks Elementary School vs. Homer Middle School
Should you attend Paul Banks Elementary School or Homer Middle 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
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-2
7-8
Total Students
184 students
178 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#128 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
30-34%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
45-49%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
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Kindergarten Students
54
-
Grade 1 Students
57
-
Grade 2 Students
55
-
Grade 7 Students
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83
Grade 8 Students
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95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
78%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
15%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
