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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

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520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough County
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PH: (907) 452-2000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 14,227 students
  • 34 schools

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 SBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 80% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 89% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 78% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 71% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Writing
 72% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 87% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 85% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Writing
 77% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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 HSGQE Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 89% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Writing
 78% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 76% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Alaska used the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing and math.
  • The HSGQE is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Alaska.
  • The HSGQE is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1717
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic67%54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native15%24%
Black, not Hispanic8%4%
Hispanic5%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%7%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program27%34%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,583$12,301
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%57%
Student and staff support13%12%
Administration12%11%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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