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#189 of 412 schools in AK
Top 46% in state
Winterberry School
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct, Anchorage, AK 99508
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winterberry School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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).
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Where Winterberry 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$72,751
Median home value
$309,400
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99508; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Russian Jack ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Alaska Native Cultural Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 24 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #46 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
Winterberry School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winterberry School
Winterberry School is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winterberry School
What grades does Winterberry School serve?
Winterberry School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Winterberry School?
Winterberry School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterberry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterberry School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winterberry School rank in AK?
Winterberry School ranks #189 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Winterberry School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winterberry School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Winterberry School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winterberry School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winterberry School a charter school?
Yes, Winterberry School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Winterberry School a Title I school?
No, Winterberry School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (907) 742-0139
- Area population (ZIP 99508)
- 36,660
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 99508; 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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