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Trailside Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 476 students
 

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  • What's not to love about Trailside? The teachers and staff are wonderful....

  • There is no question that Trailside breaks out the best in our children

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  • The teachers and staff there have made an amazing impact on my two children...

  • Trailside elementary is the best school in the country for a number of reasons!

 

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Posted September 17, 2009
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Trailside has alot of excellent teachers. My daughter is very well challenged. She enjoys the activities there.
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Posted September 17, 2009
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it has great programs that help the students and also involves kids from other schools

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Great music program ... great community ... our kids have thrived there!!!!
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If you didn't have a large family before, you do now. Trailside is an extended family that loves and cares about everyone. Trailside is a home away from home. The staff is awesome, the parents are supportive and our principal is very attentive! In sum, TRAILSIDE ROCKS!
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Trailside has the best of everything - teachers, staff and location. I LOVE that school!
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Posted September 16, 2009
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No school can compete with the top notch staff, parents, & students.

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A wonderful school set in the shadows of the Chugach Mountains in Anchorage Alaska, filled with the most dedicated teachers and staff.
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Culture of diversity and respect for all students - on top of spectacular academics.
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We have the most incredible families in Anchorage! Our school has the greatest reputation for family involvement and for academic success. Everyone in the community feels welcome and there are numerous extra curricular opportunities for students to participate in.
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Trailside is the most family orientated school my child has ever attended. The staff truly cares about the kids. The best thing my child learned is a love for reading.
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Caring teachers who still try hard to make school fun for the kids while getting them to learn something too.
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My youngest son started Kindergarten at Trailside the year it opened and my oldest son attended 6th grade that year. I had never nor have I since felt so welcome at a school. The sense of community and devotion to the children and families was obvious. I miss being at Trailside to this date but have maintained relationships built during a time at that school.
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Because the teachers are great, curriculum they teach is great!
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I have had four children enter that school to date. My oldest son is now in 8th grade and my 3 younger sons are still attending trailside. I love this school because the teachers and staff are excellent. They do everything they can to help the student. I have excellent parent/teacher relationships with my children's teachers. They do an excellent job keeping in touch and letting me know of any concerns or happenings at school. As a working mom I appreciate that immensely.
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Trailside teachers care about thier students and try to work with parents to help children reach thier potential
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The students are top-notch, teachers are warm, encouraging and truly dedicated to their job, we have great leadership, awesome parents who really participate in the school community and we have a gorgeous building!

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The staff, students, and parents are so friendly. Everyone works together to make a great community school!
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Trailside is awesome!! The people, the climate, the view, I could go on and on. I feel very welcome and loved at Trailside! The kids here are smart, funny, and respectful. The teachers and support staff are amazing and selfless. The parents are supportive and helpful. I wouldn't want to be anyplace else!
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Trailside has been a wonderful place for my kids to get their education. I have 2 children who attend it and a third next year. I am proud that my children go to Trailside Elementary.
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I love the parent-teacher relationships and how we all pull together to make our school a healthy enviroment for our children!
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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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students86%
Female76%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=75%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female80%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=80%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%

Writing

All Students91%
Female>=90%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=80%
Native Americann/a
White>=95%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American38%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American33%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female29%
Male58%
Black<=25%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial36%
Native American<=25%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female92%
Male76%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American50%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students83%
Female90%
Male72%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native Americann/a
White>=95%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students93%
Female>=90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=75%
Native American>=75%
White>=95%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%

Reading

All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=75%
Native American>=75%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%

Writing

All Students90%
Female>=90%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracial>=75%
Native American>=75%
White>=95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 55% 52%
Two or more races 14% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 9% 23%
Asian 8% 6%
Hispanic 8% 6%
Black 5% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 25%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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