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Mears Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 804 students

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2 reviews of this school


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Posted May 5, 2009

It is a wonderful enviromant


Posted January 17, 2009

this school makes you feel that you are doing good and learning and earning a lot of respect from the people around you.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 69% in 2011.

391 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

389 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

389 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
80%
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 68% in 2011.

403 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

401 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

404 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 77% in 2011.

400 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
81%

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

All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial72%
Native American60%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners32%
Migrant65%

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial85%
Native American69%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learners45%
Migrant81%

Writing

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial78%
Native American69%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners40%
Migrant71%
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 Students68%
Female68%
Male67%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic61%
Multiracial60%
Native American55%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners25%
Migrant54%

Reading

All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial75%
Native American68%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners33%
Migrant62%

Science

All Students59%
Female57%
Male62%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islander49%
Hispanic49%
Multiracial47%
Native American43%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners15%
Migrant35%

Writing

All Students79%
Female88%
Male70%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial77%
Native American68%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners39%
Migrant65%
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 54% 53%
Two or more races 14% 7%
Asian 11% 5%
Hispanic 9% 6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 7% 23%
Black 3% 4%
Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%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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2700 West 100th
Anchorage, AK 99515
Phone: (907) 742-6400

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