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North Star Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 203 students

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Posted August 31, 2005

My son has been going to North Star for 5 years and I truly think is it is the best school on the island! The staff is very helpful and understanding of every child in their care. And as a parent I am thankful my son has had the chance to attend such a caring and educational school.
—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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%

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 75% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
>90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
>90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
90%
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 Students93%
Female>=80%
Male>=90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities>=60%
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learners>=60%
Migrant>=75%

Reading

All Students88%
Female>=80%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learners>=60%
Migrant>=75%

Writing

All Students76%
Female>=80%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities<=40%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners>=60%
Migrant>=75%
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 Students88%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female70%
Male>=80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American70%
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students33%
Female40%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander<=40%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American<=20%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged<=20%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students88%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White>=75%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
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%
Female81%
Male>=90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilities>=75%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%

Reading

All Students84%
Female>=80%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American70%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged>=80%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities>=75%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%

Writing

All Students82%
Female>=80%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American60%
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities>=75%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%
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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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 48% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 24% 23%
Asian 19% 5%
Hispanic 5% 6%
Two or more races 2% 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 45%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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961 Mallard
Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: (907) 481-2000

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