Below Average
#365 of 412 schools in AK
Eben Hopson Middle School
Middle School · North Slope Borough School District · Utqiagvik, AK
A North Slope Borough School District middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 509, Utqiagvik, AK 99723
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 7% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eben Hopson Middle School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 6% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eben Hopson Middle 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,038
Median home value
$282,400
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in North Slope Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | Compare → |
| Kali SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 88 | Compare → |
| Meade River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 85 | Compare → |
| Nuiqsut Trapper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 163 | 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.
North Slope Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $41,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eben Hopson Middle School is listed in North Slope Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eben Hopson Middle School
Eben Hopson Middle School is a public middle school in Utqiagvik, AK, part of North Slope Borough School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eben Hopson Middle School
What grades does Eben Hopson Middle School serve?
Eben Hopson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eben Hopson Middle School?
Eben Hopson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eben Hopson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eben Hopson Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eben Hopson Middle School rank in AK?
Eben Hopson Middle School ranks #365 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Eben Hopson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eben Hopson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Eben Hopson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eben Hopson Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eben Hopson Middle School a charter school?
No, Eben Hopson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eben Hopson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eben Hopson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eben Hopson Middle School?
39.5% of students at Eben Hopson Middle 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
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- North Slope Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.5%
- Phone
- (907) 852-9700
- Area population (ZIP 99723)
- 4,855
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 99723; 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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