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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Randy Smith Middle School's student population of 407 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Randy Smith Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Randy Smith Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Randy Smith Middle School's ranking?
Randy Smith Middle School is ranked #234 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Randy Smith Middle School often compared to?
Randy Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Middle School, Tanana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Randy Smith Middle School?
407 students attend Randy Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Randy Smith Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Randy Smith Middle School?
Randy Smith Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Randy Smith Middle School offer ?
Randy Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Randy Smith Middle School part of?
Randy Smith Middle School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
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