Delta Junction Junior High School

Summary:

Delta Junction Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Delta Junction, Alaska, with a student population of 166 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Delta/Greely School District, which is ranked 3 out of 24 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Delta Junction Junior High School's proficiency rates in STAR/English Language Arts (38.51%) and STAR/Mathematics (43.62%) are higher than the state averages, but its proficiency in ASA/Science (54%) is lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past three years, with some grades performing better than others. Notably, the school ranks 7th out of 21 middle schools for Hispanic students and 9th out of 54 middle schools for low socioeconomic status students in 2022-2023.

Other key insights about the school include its higher per-student spending compared to the state average, a student-teacher ratio that has ranged from 11.2 to 16.6 over the past few years, and a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 30.72% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. While the school's overall performance is relatively strong, there are areas for improvement, such as addressing the variability in academic performance across subject areas and grade levels, and further supporting the needs of specific student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1655 N Clearwater Ave
       Delta Junction, AK  99737


(907) 895-5165

District: Delta/Greely School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,955 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
Hispanic:
14.4%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Delta Junction Junior High School ranks better than 52.7% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), Hispanic (14.4%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delta Junction Junior High School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delta Junction Junior High School is $16,955.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delta Junction Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delta Junction Junior High School 43rd of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Delta Junction Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Delta/Greely School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Delta/Greely School District 3rd of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Delta Junction Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Delta Junction Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.50 22nd 99 77.8%
2021 47.13 44th 84 47.6%
2022 42.02 58th 95 38.9%
2023 54.43 44th 92 52.2%
2024 53.64 43rd 91 52.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delta Junction Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.10 20th 64 68.8%
2021 70.52 11th 43 74.4%
2022 50.15 18th 43 58.1%
2023 46.65 29th 55 47.3%
2024 71.81 9th 54 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Delta Junction Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.58 17th 74 77.0%
2021 31.78 43rd 57 24.6%
2022 42.31 38th 66 42.4%
2023 56.17 31st 66 53.0%
2024 49.54 35th 69 49.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Delta Junction Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.99 16th 20 20.0%
2021 57.65 5th 14 64.3%
2022 48.63 7th 17 58.8%
2023 38.57 11th 17 35.3%
2024 42.89 10th 14 28.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Delta Junction Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.74 15th 73 79.5%
2021 67.97 17th 62 72.6%
2022 42.71 39th 68 42.6%
2023 53.32 34th 72 52.8%
2024 59.76 28th 72 61.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Delta Junction Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.55 7th 21 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Delta Junction Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.62 26th 72 63.9%
2021 30.22 45th 58 22.4%
2022 33.32 52nd 69 24.6%
2023 44.21 46th 75 38.7%
2024 46.60 42nd 74 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Delta Junction Junior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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by a parent
Thursday, September 12, 2019

Open Quote Best school in the state! Great academics and school culture. Well behaved and respectful students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Delta Junction Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 123 2 3 9 2 3 6 0 148
2019 123 1 1 12 6 2 7 0 152
2020 126 2 0 4 6 3 10 0 151
2021 89 0 0 11 4 3 7 0 114
2022 121 0 2 15 5 2 14 0 159
2023 120 0 2 23 8 1 12 0 166
2024 120 0 1 24 8 1 13 0 167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delta Junction Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 148 11.1 13.3 45.9
2019 152 10.7 14.2 32.9
2020 151 10.3 14.6 32.5
2021 114 10.1 11.2 n/a
2022 159 10.0 15.9 n/a
2023 166 10.0 16.6 30.7
2024 167 10.3 16.1 22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delta Junction Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 148 11.1 13.3 45.9
2019 152 10.7 14.2 32.9
2020 151 10.3 14.6 32.5
2021 114 10.1 11.2 n/a
2022 159 10.0 15.9 n/a
2023 166 10.0 16.6 30.7
2024 167 10.3 16.1 22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delta Junction Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,691 (10.0%) $15,264 (90.0%) $16,955

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delta Junction Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 92 Middle schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Delta Junction Junior High School)59.635.5
 24.1%
   8th Grade Science (Delta/Greely School District)61.136.8
 24.3%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.134.5
 8.6%
All Grades Science (Delta Junction Junior High School)59.635.5
 24.1%
   All Grades Science (Delta/Greely School District)61.142.1
 19%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students152166
 9.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1223
 91.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White123120
 2.4%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%30.7%
 2.2%


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Delta Junction Junior High School ranks 43rd of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Delta Junction Junior High School are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Delta Junction Junior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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