Randy Smith Middle School vs. Tanana Middle School
Should you attend Randy Smith Middle School or Tanana 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
School
Top Rankings
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Tanana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, Randy Smith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 545 students in grades 6-8, Tanana Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
407 students
545 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#252 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
134
198
Grade 7 Students
136
194
Grade 8 Students
137
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
10%
5%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
62%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
18%
16%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
13%
