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 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 184 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), 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
172 students
184 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
19
-
Kindergarten Students
46
-
Grade 1 Students
51
-
Grade 2 Students
56
-
Grade 7 Students
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102
Grade 8 Students
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82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
4%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
80%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
18%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
