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Tanaina Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 405 students

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Posted November 30, 2009

eachers do not work to educate students all they work for is to get more days off !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2009

Tanaina Elementary has the most awesome office staff! They always greet you with a smile and a positive attitude. They are always willing to help in any way they can. They are fun, energetic and friendly and it is immediately obvious that they truly care about the staff, students & parents. Five stars is not enough to reflect my feelings regarding the office staff (including the school nurse) at Tanaina. The front office is always decorated nicely for the seasons/holidays. Tanaina's office staff ROCKS!


Posted October 15, 2008

this school is perfect expecialy Mr Locher!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 12, 2007

My daughter has been a student at Tanaina since kindergarten and is now in fifth grade. Like any school , there are positives and negatives. The new principal is energetic and hardworking. Too much emphasis is placed on making math 'fun' ainstead of teaching the fundamentals.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2005

I don't agree with the no child left behind act and this school supports that act no matter what! for that my child must go onto middle school un able to do the work they will ask of my child. Then what?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2004

My Son has attended this school since first grade. I have nothing but great thoughts about the principal and the teachers. The teachers that we have had have all worked with my son and I to give him extra work when he gets finished with assinged projects/homework. I do not believe that there is a problem with discipline in the school, nor with the fact that kids are not learning. We do have a large population of Russian immigrants. Some, if not most I have met know very little english when they come to the school. The principal and all school administrators are doing a wonderful job of intergrating the Russian students into the school body.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2004

Certain ethnic students do not receive the same degree of punishment that other students do. Tanaina is trying too hard to exercise diplomacy, leading to unfair punishment placed upon the other students when provoked fights arise on the school grounds. We parents have demanded that this matter be addressed and resolved, yet we see no changes. This is a sensitive issue to discuss, yet it must be handled. Our children should not be placed in a hostile learning environment, yet this is exactly what is happening. Another issue at hand is the high number of unprepared students coming from Tanaina Elementary, & graduating to middle school. Tanaina need to consider the scores reflected on the 'greatschools.org' website. Core subjects need to be emphasized, and taught aggressively. Also, our children need a clear understanding of their studies while in the classroom to effectively complete their homework at home.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
66%
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%
Female75%
Male>=90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=75%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities>=80%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=75%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American63%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities81%
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 Students54%
Female55%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=60%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female70%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=60%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students35%
Female30%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American<=40%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners<=40%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=60%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities71%
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 Students69%
Female73%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=75%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=75%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students71%
Female81%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=75%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities76%
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 83% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 10% 23%
Two or more races 3% 7%
Black 2% 4%
Asian 1% 5%
Hispanic 1% 6%
Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907) 352-9400

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