Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Winterberry 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winterberry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Winterberry School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winterberry 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 Winterberry School is 0.44, 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
#244 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winterberry School's ranking?
Winterberry School is ranked #244 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Winterberry School often compared to?
Winterberry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rilke Schule Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Winterberry School?
253 students attend Winterberry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Winterberry School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winterberry School?
Winterberry School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winterberry School offer ?
Winterberry School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winterberry School part of?
Winterberry School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Winterberry School located?
Winterberry School is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in U MED District.
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