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#306 of 412 schools in AK
Tanana Middle School
Middle School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · Fairbanks, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 Trainor Gate Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tanana Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tanana 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairbanks), 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
$73,551
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Learning SystemsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Fairbanks B.e.s.t.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 940 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Monroe Jr, SR High Schools of FairbanksPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 328 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #20 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tanana Middle School is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tanana Middle School
Tanana Middle School is a public middle school in Fairbanks, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 544 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tanana Middle School
What grades does Tanana Middle School serve?
Tanana Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tanana Middle School?
Tanana Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanana Middle School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tanana Middle School rank in AK?
Tanana Middle School ranks #306 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Tanana Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tanana Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Tanana Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tanana Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tanana Middle School a charter school?
No, Tanana Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tanana Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tanana Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tanana Middle School?
38.1% of students at Tanana 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
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (907) 452-8145
- Area population (ZIP 99701)
- 17,564
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 99701; 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
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