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#275 of 412 schools in AK

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Elementary School · Juneau Borough School District · Juneau, AK

A Juneau Borough School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10014 Crazy Horse Dr, Juneau, AK 99801

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$20,767
Chronic Absenteeism57.6%

Students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,629/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Juneau), 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

$101,141

Median home value

$433,000

Median rent

$1,468/mo

College educated

40.2%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.9 mi298Compare →
Mendenhall River Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.9 mi294Compare →
Auke Bay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–52.3 mi319Compare →
HomebridgeEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–12Not available192Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Juneau Borough School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#12 of 14
District spending per student
$20,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is listed in Juneau Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Juneau, AK, part of Juneau Borough School District, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School

What grades does Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School serve?

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School rank in AK?

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School ranks #275 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School?

30.2% of students at Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Juneau City and Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.6%
Area population (ZIP 99801)
29,796
Area average commute
15.5 min
Area median age
39.9
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 99801; 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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