Ursa Minor Elementary School

Ursa Minor Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
336 Hoonah Ave,  Jber, AK
Anchorage School District
1.0
344 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
11.3%
State Average
8.2%
Science
18.2%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
266:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%
White
58.9%
Hispanic
21%
Two or more races
10.5%
Black
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
7/13/2022
Absolutely a terrible school for any child to attend. Especially those that have an IEP. They neglected my daughter for months and she suffered. Had to file a complaint through the state board of education that was founded and because of all the neglect we had to move from Alaska back to lower 48 fo...
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Alaska Anchorage Borough 99505
Ursa Minor Elementary School

Ursa Minor 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 344 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Ursa Minor Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mountain City Christian Academy, Highland Academy Charter School, Holy Rosary Academy, and more. Learn more about what Jber has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ursa Minor Elementary School.

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