University Park Elementary School vs. Barnette Magnet School
Should you attend University Park Elementary School or Barnette Magnet 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
University Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnette Magnet School ranks in the top 50% 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 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
371 students
423 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#161 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
52
45
Grade 1 Students
57
46
Grade 2 Students
58
48
Grade 3 Students
73
51
Grade 4 Students
57
49
Grade 5 Students
54
53
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
14%
6%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
50%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
20%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
