Is McNeil Canyon Elementary a good school?

McNeil Canyon Elementary ranks 76 th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McNeil Canyon Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended McNeil Canyon Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of McNeil Canyon Elementary?

Students at McNeil Canyon Elementary are 80% White, 15% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of McNeil Canyon Elementary attend?

Students who attend McNeil Canyon Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Homer Middle School High : Homer High School

McNeil Canyon Elementary School in Homer AK

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McNeil Canyon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McNeil Canyon Elementary 76^th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See McNeil Canyon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 10^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2005	63.13	99^th	213	53.5%
2006	70.96	70^th	218	67.9%
2007	69.02	70^th	212	67.0%
2009	81.89	22^nd	226	90.3%
2010	78.02	41^st	229	82.1%
2011	66.57	83^rd	223	62.8%
2012	75.16	47^th	227	79.3%
2013	78.65	32^nd	223	85.7%
2015	91.99	11^th	246	95.5%
2017	89.47	10^th	180	94.4%
2018	81.87	25^th	186	86.6%
2019	80.67	25^th	185	86.5%
2021	71.45	44^th	173	74.6%
2022	66.21	49^th	171	71.3%
2023	68.23	46^th	176	73.9%
2024	58.35	76^th	173	56.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	82.26	14^th	147	90.5%
2023	78.89	15^th	119	87.4%
2024	66.09	38^th	122	68.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.74	7^th	28	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	86.83	9^th	159	94.3%
2021	65.74	35^th	141	75.2%
2022	56.10	57^th	143	60.1%
2023	69.59	35^th	152	77.0%
2024	67.96	40^th	142	71.8%

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Rank History for Male students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	67.68	44^th	159	72.3%
2021	63.90	45^th	142	68.3%
2022	75.83	23^rd	148	84.5%
2023	65.12	43^rd	148	70.9%
2024	54.65	69^th	150	54.0%

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Rank History for White students at McNeil Canyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	71.01	32^nd	147	78.2%
2021	48.56	70^th	127	44.9%
2022	63.60	40^th	137	70.8%
2023	54.92	55^th	138	60.1%
2024	51.57	70^th	133	47.4%

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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.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for McNeil Canyon Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	154	2	8	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	172
1990	157	3	7	3	16	n/a	n/a	0	186
1991	181	5	6	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	200
1992	175	6	5	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	192
1993	184	6	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	197
1994	172	5	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	183
1995	192	4	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	205
1996	192	4	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	205
1997	176	3	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	186
1998	147	0	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	155
1999	145	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	152
2000	114	0	0	4	18	n/a	n/a	0	136
2001	115	1	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	127
2002	110	0	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	117
2003	110	0	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	117
2004	103	0	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	113
2005	109	0	3	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	123
2006	107	0	2	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	120
2007	113	1	1	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	125
2008	96	0	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	7	113
2009	119	0	1	5	4	0	7	0	136
2010	117	0	2	6	5	1	6	0	137
2011	99	0	1	6	8	1	4	0	119
2012	110	0	1	4	7	2	2	0	126
2013	116	0	1	6	9	0	5	0	137
2014	111	0	1	3	7	0	9	0	131
2015	103	0	0	5	6	0	6	0	120
2016	100	0	0	3	6	0	7	0	116
2017	101	0	0	4	5	0	16	0	126
2018	101	0	1	1	5	0	15	0	123
2019	94	0	3	0	3	0	17	0	117
2020	93	0	2	0	3	0	21	0	119
2021	83	0	1	1	1	0	10	0	96
2022	101	0	1	0	4	0	19	0	125
2023	112	0	1	0	5	0	19	0	137
2024	117	0	1	1	6	0	22	0	147

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McNeil Canyon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	172	10.0	17.2	17.4
1990	186	11.5	16.1	11.8
1991	200	12.0	16.6	11
1992	192	12.0	16.0	21.4
1993	197	12.0	16.4	20.8
1994	183	12.0	15.3	22.4
1995	205	11.5	17.8	19.5
1996	205	11.5	17.8	19.5
1997	186	11.5	16.2	22.6
1998	155	10.5	14.8	34.8
1999	152	8.5	17.9	31.6
2000	136	9.5	14.3	32.4
2001	127	10.5	12.1	32.3
2002	117	7.5	15.6	33.3
2003	117	7.5	15.6	33.3
2004	113	7.5	15.1	39.8
2005	123	8.2	15.0	27.6
2006	120	6.8	17.6	46.7
2007	125	7.5	16.7	42.4
2008	113	8.4	13.5	41.5
2009	136	9.3	14.6	34.6
2010	137	10.6	12.9	41.6
2011	119	11.4	10.3	34.5
2012	126	10.9	11.5	27.8
2013	137	10.9	12.5	29.2
2014	131	11.4	11.4	20.6
2015	120	12.0	10.0	29.2
2016	116	9.0	12.8	35.3
2017	126	9.3	13.4	31.7
2018	123	9.3	13.1	33.3
2019	117	9.3	12.4	38.5
2020	119	8.8	13.3	36.1
2021	96	8.9	10.7	n/a
2022	125	9.2	13.4	n/a
2023	137	8.9	15.2	43.8
2024	147	10.0	14.7	40.1

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 McNeil Canyon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	172	10.0	17.2	17.4
1990	186	11.5	16.1	11.8
1991	200	12.0	16.6	11
1992	192	12.0	16.0	21.4
1993	197	12.0	16.4	20.8
1994	183	12.0	15.3	22.4
1995	205	11.5	17.8	19.5
1996	205	11.5	17.8	19.5
1997	186	11.5	16.2	22.6
1998	155	10.5	14.8	34.8
1999	152	8.5	17.9	31.6
2000	136	9.5	14.3	32.4
2001	127	10.5	12.1	32.3
2002	117	7.5	15.6	33.3
2003	117	7.5	15.6	33.3
2004	113	7.5	15.1	39.8
2005	123	8.2	15.0	27.6
2006	120	6.8	17.6	46.7
2007	125	7.5	16.7	42.4
2008	113	8.4	13.5	41.5
2009	136	9.3	14.6	34.6
2010	137	10.6	12.9	41.6
2011	119	11.4	10.3	34.5
2012	126	10.9	11.5	27.8
2013	137	10.9	12.5	29.2
2014	131	11.4	11.4	20.6
2015	120	12.0	10.0	29.2
2016	116	9.0	12.8	35.3
2017	126	9.3	13.4	31.7
2018	123	9.3	13.1	33.3
2019	117	9.3	12.4	38.5
2020	119	8.8	13.3	36.1
2021	96	8.9	10.7	n/a
2022	125	9.2	13.4	n/a
2023	137	8.9	15.2	43.8
2024	147	10.0	14.7	40.1

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McNeil Canyon Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 46^th of 176 Elementary schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (McNeil Canyon Elementary)	73.7	54.2	19.5%
All Grades Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)	55	43.6	11.4%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	117	137	17.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	112	19.1%
Two or More Races	17	19	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.5%	43.8%	5.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)					STAR Mathematics (2024)					ASA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Total
McNeil Canyon Elementary	Public	K-6	52188 East End Rd	Homer	99603	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 235-8181	147	10	14.7	40.1%	117 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (15.0%)	58.4	76^th of 173 public elementary schools	56.1%		68.2	46^th of 176 public elementary schools	73.9%	30	28.6	61.1	31.8	50.0	42.2	42.9	61.1	40.9	40.9	45.8	54.6	54.6
Paul Banks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1340 East End Rd	Homer	99603	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 226-1801	172	15	11.7	33.7%	137 (79.7%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.1%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.1%)								(n/a)
Fireweed Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	995 Soundview Ave	Homer	99603	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(907) 226-1260	109	8	14.5	30.3%	84 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (11.9%)	70.3	42^nd of 173 public elementary schools	75.7%		72.1	40^th of 176 public elementary schools	77.3%	2	71.4	38.9	50.0	66.7	55.2	42.9	22.2	69.2	66.7	47.4
West Homer Elementary	Public	3-6	995 Soundview Ave Ste 1	Homer	99603	Kenai Peninsula Borough	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 226-1200	209	19	10.9	37.3%	161 (77.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (13.9%)	67.8	51^st of 173 public elementary schools	70.5%		66.5	49^th of 176 public elementary schools	72.2%	2	35.2	30.8	52.3	52.5	43.4	40.7	38.5	61.4	54.1	49.0	75.0	75.0

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