Willow Elementary School vs. Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Should you attend Willow Elementary School or Pioneer Peak 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
Overview
Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
119 students
471 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#125 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
13
46
Grade 1 Students
18
83
Grade 2 Students
26
72
Grade 3 Students
18
96
Grade 4 Students
23
97
Grade 5 Students
21
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
69%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
18%
14%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
