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Salcha Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 88 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted January 24, 2013

I ended up pulling my child out of this school and homeschooling. One part of the problem: There was a lockdown at this school and I received a vague automated message about it. I called the school and although the secretary knew me she refused to give me any details, including the location of my child! The other issue (and it's a big one) was my child's teacher. He had a weight problem. I say this because of what he ended up teaching my child. He threw "Junk food parties" weekly. I did not know what to send with my child one day and I sent a bottle of grape juice. When my child returned home with the juice I asked why and was told "Junk food only, this wasn't allowed." Another instance this teacher had a camp out with the students overnight, and apparently taught the students to play "fluffy bunny". This is a game in which children try to shove the most amount of marshmallows in their mouths at once, and the one who eats the most wins! My child did not eat junk food before attending this school. Three years later and she can not kick the habit. One of the most obese nations on earth, and they teach this in "school". Oh yes, "great teachers" they have there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2010

I used to be a student there, and without them, I wouldn't keep on the honor roll. They deserve recognition.


Posted March 11, 2005

Wonderful school with acute attention to reading. Very small teacher student ratio. Good ski program.
—Submitted by a parent


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 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
>80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
>=80%

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 75% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

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 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
>=80%

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 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

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

All Students>=75%
Femalen/a
Male>=60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=60%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=75%
Femalen/a
Male>=60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=60%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=75%
Femalen/a
Male>=60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=60%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
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 Students69%
Female>=75%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female>=75%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students31%
Female<=25%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged<=25%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
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 Students>=80%
Female>=60%
Male>=75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=80%
Female>=60%
Male>=75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students80%
Female>=60%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
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 Students>=80%
Femalen/a
Male>=75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=75%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=80%
Femalen/a
Male>=75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=75%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=80%
Femalen/a
Male>=75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=75%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 9% 23%
Two or more races 9% 7%
Hispanic 3% 6%
Asian 2% 5%
Black N/A 4%
Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 488-3267

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