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  SBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Writing
 80% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: AK EED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Writing
 94% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: AK EED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 100% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Writing
 94% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: AK EED, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 100% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Writing
 >95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: AK EED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing.
  • The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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  HSGQE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 >95% (2007)
 >95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Writing
 >95% (2007)
 >95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 >90% (2007)
 >95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: AK EED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alaska used the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing and math.
  • The HSGQE is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Alaska.
  • The HSGQE is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Alaska: An Overview

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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