Very Good
#59 of 412 schools in AK
Top 14% in state
Homer Middle School
Middle School · Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Homer, AK
A Kenai Peninsula Borough School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homer Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 40% 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 72% (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
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homer 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Homer), 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
$76,368
Median home value
$345,600
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectionsEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | Not available | 1,118 | Compare → |
| Kenai Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
| Ninilchik SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
| Seward Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 110 | 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.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #4 of 35
- District spending per student
- $19,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homer Middle School is listed in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homer Middle School
Homer Middle School is a public middle school in Homer, AK, part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 184 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homer Middle School
What grades does Homer Middle School serve?
Homer Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Homer Middle School?
Homer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homer Middle School rank in AK?
Homer Middle School ranks #59 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Homer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Homer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Homer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Homer Middle School a charter school?
No, Homer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Homer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer Middle School?
29.9% of students at Homer 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (907) 235-5700
- Area population (ZIP 99603)
- 11,557
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 99603; 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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