Barnette Magnet School vs. University Park Elementary School
Should you attend Barnette Magnet School or University Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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University Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnette Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
423 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#188 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
45
52
Grade 1 Students
46
57
Grade 2 Students
48
58
Grade 3 Students
51
73
Grade 4 Students
49
57
Grade 5 Students
53
54
Grade 6 Students
48
-
Grade 7 Students
48
-
Grade 8 Students
35
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
62%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
20%
20%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
