Ursa Major Elementary School

Ursa Major Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
454 Dyea Ave,  Jber, AK
Anchorage School District
3.7
390 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.2%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
4
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
10.2%
State Average
35.7%
Science
7.4%
State Average
44.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Teachers with 3+ Years of Experience
78.8%
Average Teacher Salary
$61,615

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
49.3%
Hispanic
26.5%
Two or more races
10.1%
Black
9.8%
Native American
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 13 Reviews
5.0 other
2/23/2022
Great after school programs and wonderful teachers.
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3.0 parent
11/1/2018
This school has a lot of difficulty getting information out. It’s not uncommon to get a call at 7pm stating no school tomorrow, without sending him paperwork. If your kid attends this school you’ll have to get all you’re info from the ASD website. The principal can be a bit rude, but the teachers ha...
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5.0 parent
6/14/2016
WE LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!! I can not say enough about it!!! I feel my children were challenged to reach or surpass their potential. The teachers go above and beyond everyday and they love what they do, you can feel it. Communication is great with the teachers, and with administration it is getting bet...
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5.0 parent
7/30/2014
I absolutely love Ursa Major. We have been able to stay on Jber, and keep my daughter in Ursa major from preschool until fifth grade. She had one bad teacher when she was in second grade. The situation was handled quickly, and other teachers even stepped in to support my daughter. The second grade t...
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Alaska Anchorage Borough 99505
Ursa Major Elementary School

Ursa Major Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Jber, AK and is served by the Anchorage School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 390 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Ursa Major Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bartlett High School, Mountain City Christian Academy, Highland Academy Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Jber has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ursa Major Elementary School.

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