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Auke Bay Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 332 students

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Posted November 5, 2009

These are the best teachers a parent could ever ask for for their children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2009

Auke Bay is by far the best elementary school in Juneau. The parents and staff work hard together to make sure the kids have the best possible education and have a good time while doing so. The teachers are very hands on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2006

This is the best elementary school in Juneau. There is alot of parental involvement. The teachers are great. The physical building is old and needs improvement. The class sizes can be large because the school boundaries have new development within it. The school has alot of support from the community. There are some great kids and alot of them are smart kids from academically oriented families. The music teacher is outstanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2004

I think that Auke Bay is very fortunate to have had consistent leadership for about ten years--the longest tenured principal in the district. He sets a clear, consistent philosophy and has had a low rate of teacher turnover. The building has it's downsides--particularly the gym floor being non-rubberized. The teaching and non-teaching staff that I have dealth with have been great in my four years experience as a parent there.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

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

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female>=90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students93%
Female>=90%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=95%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged>=95%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities>=95%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native American>=60%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female84%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native American>=60%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female59%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander<=40%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native American>=60%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>=60%
Native American>=60%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged>=60%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
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 Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American63%
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities>=75%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=75%
White>=95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities>=75%
Students without disabilities>=95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students88%
Female>=90%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=75%
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities>=75%
Students without disabilities90%
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 73% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 14% 23%
Asian 6% 5%
Hispanic 3% 6%
Two or more races 3% 7%
Black 1% 4%
Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 11%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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11880 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 463-1775

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