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Taku Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 400 students

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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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
63%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%

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

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
68%
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 Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial33%
Native American>=60%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners>=75%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial56%
Native American>=60%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners>=75%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students69%
Female81%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial33%
Native American>=60%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners>=75%
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 Students74%
Female81%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial73%
Native American>=60%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners60%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female81%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial64%
Native American>=60%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners50%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female35%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander43%
Hispanic<=40%
Multiracial<=20%
Native American<=40%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learners<=20%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students78%
Female85%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial73%
Native American>=60%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities>=75%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners60%
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 Students61%
Female44%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=80%
Hispanic43%
Multiracial43%
Native American<=40%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged>=75%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners50%
Migrant>=60%

Reading

All Students68%
Female56%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=80%
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial43%
Native American>=60%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>=75%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners63%
Migrant>=60%

Writing

All Students64%
Female50%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=80%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial43%
Native American>=60%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged>=75%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners63%
Migrant>=60%
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 Students70%
Female80%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial50%
Native American63%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female74%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial>=60%
Native American63%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students70%
Female80%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial>=60%
Native American50%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners<=40%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 33% 53%
Two or more races 19% 7%
Hispanic 13% 6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 12% 23%
Asian 11% 5%
Black 7% 4%
Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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701 East 72nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 742-5940

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