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Northwood ABC Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 363 students

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3 stars

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Posted December 30, 2010

A fantastic school where the teachers and principal care about the kids. Students come first in everything that Northwood does.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 16, 2009

It is a fantastic, caring school where everyone works for the benefit of the children. There is a heavy emphasis on reading through the use of Spaulding Phonics. We have a great principal!
—Submitted by a teacher


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
26%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
>90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female80%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial>=75%
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners33%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female>=90%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial>=75%
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learners>=75%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial>=75%
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners44%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native American<=40%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners>=75%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native American<=40%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners<=25%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students38%
Female33%
Male41%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islander31%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial50%
Native American<=40%
White27%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners<=25%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students75%
Female82%
Male70%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=80%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native American50%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners>=60%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic<=40%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities<=25%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners38%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female72%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities<=25%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners<=25%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students70%
Female78%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic<=40%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners<=25%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female68%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=75%
Native American67%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities<=20%
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learners63%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female68%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=75%
Native American44%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners38%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students80%
Female84%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=75%
Native American>=75%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 33% 53%
Two or more races 17% 7%
Hispanic 13% 6%
Asian 11% 5%
Pacific Islander 11% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 9% 23%
Black 6% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone: (907) 742-6800

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