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#162 of 412 schools in AK
Top 39% in state
Anvil City Science Academy
Middle School · Nome Public Schools · Nome, AK
A Nome Public Schools charter middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 131, Nome, AK 99762
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anvil City Science Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anvil City Science Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,547/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nome), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,896
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extensions CorrespondenceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nome Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anvil City Science Academy is listed in Nome Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anvil City Science Academy
Anvil City Science Academy is a public middle school in Nome, AK, part of Nome Public Schools, serving approximately 60 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anvil City Science Academy
What grades does Anvil City Science Academy serve?
Anvil City Science Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Anvil City Science Academy?
Anvil City Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anvil City Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anvil City Science Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anvil City Science Academy rank in AK?
Anvil City Science Academy ranks #162 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Anvil City Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Anvil City Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anvil City Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anvil City Science Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Anvil City Science Academy a charter school?
Yes, Anvil City Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Anvil City Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Anvil City Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anvil City Science Academy?
100.0% of students at Anvil City Science Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (907) 443-6207
- Area population (ZIP 99762)
- 4,154
- Area average commute
- 7.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99762; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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