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William Tyson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 518 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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
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.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
20%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
62%
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 Students51%
Female48%
Male53%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial50%
Native American<=25%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners41%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female76%
Male68%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial>=60%
Native American50%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners62%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students55%
Female59%
Male53%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial<=40%
Native American<=25%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners47%
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 Students73%
Female73%
Male74%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American>=60%
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners48%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female63%
Male60%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American50%
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners31%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students29%
Female25%
Male33%
Black<=20%
Asian/Pacific Islander<=10%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial62%
Native American<=40%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners<=10%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American>=60%
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners66%
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 Students57%
Female65%
Male51%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic43%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=20%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners24%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female82%
Male48%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<=20%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners24%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female79%
Male50%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial71%
Native American>=60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners29%
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
Asian 31% 5%
Two or more races 17% 7%
Pacific Islander 15% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 14% 23%
Hispanic 9% 6%
White 7% 53%
Black 6% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2801 Richmond Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 742-8000

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