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Fireweed Academy

Charter | K-6 | 116 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.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
>80%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
>80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
86%

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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
87%
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

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
>80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
>=90%

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

Reading

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

Writing

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

Reading

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

Science

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

Writing

All Students>=80%
Female>=60%
Male>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged>=75%
Not economically disadvantaged>=75%
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 Students87%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
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>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities>=80%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities>=80%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities>=80%
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 92% 53%
Hispanic 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 23%
Asian 1% 5%
Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Two or more races 1% 7%
Black N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%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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995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
Phone: (907) 235-9728

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