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Alaska Gateway School District

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1313.5 Alaska Hwy
Tok, AK 99780
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
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PH: (907) 883-5151

  • Grades PK-12
  • 421 students
  • 8 schools

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 SBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 62% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Writing
 52% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 38% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 67% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 65% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Writing
 58% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Science
 17% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Writing
 45% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 >90% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: AK EED, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 68% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.

Science
 38% (2008)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Writing
 52% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2008.

Math
 52% (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
 80% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.

Writing
 56% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 76% in 2008.

Math
 78% (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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1417
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native55%27%
White, not Hispanic43%57%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%7%
Hispanic<1%4%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program63%34%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$19,278$12,301
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%57%
Student and staff support7%12%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures31%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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