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#274 of 412 schools in AK

Muldoon Elementary

Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK

An Anchorage School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

525 Cherry St, Anchorage, AK 99504

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 11% proficient (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$16,636
Chronic Absenteeism54.8%

Students at Muldoon Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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

102.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Muldoon Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,811/100K

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

$83,338

Median home value

$309,200

Median rent

$1,529/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creekside Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.7 mi384Compare →
Bartlett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–121.1 mi1,416Compare →
Chester Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–61.3 mi227Compare →
Ptarmigan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–61.5 mi393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Anchorage School District

Schools in district
94
Rank in district
#60 of 93
District spending per student
$16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Muldoon Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Muldoon Elementary

Muldoon Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Muldoon Elementary

What grades does Muldoon Elementary serve?

Muldoon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Muldoon Elementary?

Muldoon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Muldoon Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Muldoon Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Muldoon Elementary rank in AK?

Muldoon Elementary ranks #274 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Muldoon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Muldoon Elementary 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 Muldoon Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Muldoon Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Muldoon Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Muldoon Elementary a Title I school?

No, Muldoon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muldoon Elementary?

102.5% of students at Muldoon Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Anchorage Municipality
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.8%
Area population (ZIP 99504)
41,684
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
34.6
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 99504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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