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North Pole Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 582 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 5, 2010

The absolutely worst school that we have ever seen when it comes to preventing bullying at school. Frequently it is the person that is bullied that receives most of the suspension. This school does not allow for a student to achieve goals. They will hinder the academic development of students at any cost.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

North Pole Middle School Has Been A foudation Of Learning For Many Years. Some Teachers Have Gone And Some Stayed.. But One TEacher Comes to mine.. Not Only is She An awesome teacher, she click with the kids and sparks fly from their minds while this teacher is teaching the children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2008

It is a really good school there. The teachers help kids in many ways to understand what they are learning and they have a great varity of extra caricular activities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 18, 2006

I have been very satisified with the quality of the academic programs at this school. The courses offered include those for special needs children, and gifted children. The curriculum provided has been interesting and challenging for my child. There are also a myriad of extracurricular activities available. However, there is no provided transporation from after-shcool activities.
—Submitted by michelle durand, a parent


Posted June 19, 2005

This school is what vacationers, tourists, etc. should look at when they come to AK, a well kept, succesful school that made all 6 of my teens happy as a middle schooler when they were super nervous! Thanks NPMS Singed, A happy parent (Jane H.)
—Submitted by Jane Heeder, 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 70% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
63%
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 69% in 2011.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
58%
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 68% in 2011.

207 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

207 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 77% in 2011.

207 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
61%
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 Students65%
Female72%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial62%
Native American29%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant<=40%

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial77%
Native American41%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant<=40%

Writing

All Students74%
Female85%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial>=80%
Native American35%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant<=40%
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 Students71%
Female75%
Male66%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial63%
Native American77%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female84%
Male71%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=75%
Multiracial69%
Native American>=80%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students72%
Female80%
Male65%
Black>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial75%
Native American62%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities80%
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 Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial68%
Native American38%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial>=90%
Native American75%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female64%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial68%
Native American27%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracial82%
Native American69%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities93%
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 77% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 8% 23%
Two or more races 6% 7%
Hispanic 4% 6%
Black 3% 4%
Asian 2% 5%
Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 East 8th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705
Phone: (907) 488-2271

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