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#179 of 412 schools in AK
Top 43% in state
Delta Junction Junior High School
Middle School · Delta/greely School District · Delta Junction, AK
A Delta/greely School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO Box 546, Delta Junction, AK 99737
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delta Junction Junior High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delta Junction Junior High School 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,274
Median home value
$286,000
Median rent
$1,423/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Gerstle River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | Not available | 36 | 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.
Delta/greely School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delta Junction Junior High School is listed in Delta/Greely School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delta Junction Junior High School
Delta Junction Junior High School is a public middle school in Delta Junction, AK, part of Delta/greely School District, serving approximately 167 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delta Junction Junior High School
What grades does Delta Junction Junior High School serve?
Delta Junction Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Delta Junction Junior High School?
Delta Junction Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Junction Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Junction Junior High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delta Junction Junior High School rank in AK?
Delta Junction Junior High School ranks #179 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Delta Junction Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delta Junction Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Delta Junction Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delta Junction Junior High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Delta Junction Junior High School a charter school?
No, Delta Junction Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delta Junction Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Delta Junction Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delta Junction Junior High School?
22.8% of students at Delta Junction Junior High School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (907) 895-5165
- Area population (ZIP 99737)
- 4,659
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 99737; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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