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Houghtaling Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 372 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 11, 2011

I have a preschooler and a first grader at Houghtaling and we have absolutely loved this school. Unfortunately we have to move this summer and will be leaving this wonderful school. The teachers and principle take the time to listen to our concerns about how our kids are doing, then we take a team approach to solving any issues that we have. Our kids are thriving here and we are so lucky this has been their first introduction to public schools. I feel they are set up to succeed wherever we are because of the solid foundation they have learned here at Houghtaling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2004

This school is amazing! Every time I go in, the classes are in order, and the teachers are either teaching them, or they are doing their work, with their teacher asking them if they have any questions. I think this is an excellent school and will prepare them for middle school.
—Submitted by Valerie Rostrom, a former student


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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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
74%

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

All Students78%
Female>=80%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female>=80%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students64%
Female62%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American77%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities71%
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 Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American<=25%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female83%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American63%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students42%
Female39%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander<=20%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American<=25%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American63%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners<=40%
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 Students82%
Female74%
Male>=90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American69%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American77%
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female>=90%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American77%
White>=90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students81%
Female90%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native American73%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners>=60%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female>=90%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native American60%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students81%
Female>=90%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=80%
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native American67%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners>=60%
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 45% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 35% 23%
Pacific Islander 9% 2%
Hispanic 5% 6%
Asian 3% 5%
Black 2% 4%
Two or more races 1% 7%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: (907) 225-4128

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