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Ryan Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 392 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 19, 2010

The staff is great and really cares about the students


Posted April 16, 2010

Ryan is the most 'kid friendly' school I have ever known. It combines high quality teaching, a welcoming atmosphere, community involvement, and creative programming to produce a school where kids and parents feel comfortable. Students come back to visit years after leaving and still say their Ryan experience was the best of their educational career.


Posted September 20, 2009

Has fantastic teachers that really care about education. Even though they are not given enough money for supplies for the classrooms they spend hundreds of dollars out of their own pockets. That is dedication!!


Posted May 14, 2009

I forgot to put my rating in the last one, 'I enjoyed every minute of it....'
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 24, 2008

I taught at Ryan for 20 years and know it is a great school, with a wonderful staff and good parent support. During my teaching career most of my colleagues put in 10 hour days and often tutored kids after school on their own time. I would recommend Ryan for my own grandchildren.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 13, 2008

My daughter attends Ryan Middle school. We think it is a great school with lots of opportunities for students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

Ryan is great place to be...well, atleast if you want to learn. The only problem with me is the children that go there... and some teachers I have problems with, but over all I like Ryan...The teachers I like the most are: Mr. Koczaja-8th grade Math Mrs. Debenham-7th grade Science Mr.Yordy-7th grade English (he's crazy) and finally Mrs. Sigmon-Swimming teacher There are a lot of fun things to do at Ryan, there is swimming, gym and health. They are very excellent teachers. I also have a had awesome experiences with the teachers I recognized. Like Mr Yordy, on the first day of school he jumped on my desk! Mr. Koczaja is an all around great teacher. I would recommend this school to anybody who just wants a great school
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

194 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

200 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 77% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
61%
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 Students63%
Female69%
Male58%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic73%
Multiracial71%
Native American51%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial76%
Native American67%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students67%
Female74%
Male62%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial62%
Native American48%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities76%
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 Students60%
Female56%
Male63%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic55%
Multiracial72%
Native American30%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities<=10%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American50%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic55%
Multiracial71%
Native American35%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students76%
Female83%
Male69%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American50%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities82%
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

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 52% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 18% 23%
Black 9% 4%
Hispanic 8% 6%
Two or more races 7% 7%
Asian 4% 5%
Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%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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951 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 452-4751

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