Anvil City Science Academy

Summary:

Anvil City Science Academy is a public charter middle school located in Nome, Alaska, serving grades 5-8 with a current enrollment of 59 students. Despite being part of the Nome Public Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 24 districts in the state, Anvil City Science Academy consistently outperforms the district and the state of Alaska in academic assessments.

The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 13.1 over the past three school years, which suggests a more personalized learning environment for students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite these challenges, the school's academic performance remains strong, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages.

Anvil City Science Academy's consistent academic performance, with its ranking among Alaska middle schools fluctuating between 6th and 52nd place, is noteworthy. The school's performance in specific student subgroups, such as female students and low-income students, is also commendable, with these subgroups ranking in the top half or better of Alaska middle schools. While there is still room for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts, Nome Public Schools can look to Anvil City Science Academy as a model for providing a high-quality education to students, even in a remote Alaskan community.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 Mile 3.5 Nome-Teller Hwy
       Nome, AK  99762-0131


(907) 443-6207

District: Nome Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,472 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  60

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
43.3%
Two or more races:
28.3%
White:
26.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Anvil City Science Academy ranks worse than 50.5% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Anvil City Science Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (43.3%), two or more races (28.3%), White (26.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anvil City Science Academy is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anvil City Science Academy is $14,472.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anvil City Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Anvil City Science Academy 46th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Anvil City Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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Nome Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nome Public Schools 18th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anvil City Science Academy

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Rank History for all students at Anvil City Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.10 46th 138 66.7%
2008 50.97 67th 132 49.2%
2015 64.97 46th 151 69.5%
2017 86.64 6th 88 93.2%
2018 74.39 18th 96 81.3%
2019 75.16 21st 99 78.8%
2021 43.52 48th 84 42.9%
2022 55.94 35th 95 63.2%
2023 45.35 52nd 92 43.5%
2024 51.74 46th 91 49.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anvil City Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.41 14th 30 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anvil City Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.73 21st 64 67.2%
2021 71.32 10th 43 76.7%
2022 63.56 13th 43 69.8%
2023 64.18 16th 55 70.9%
2024 59.65 19th 54 64.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Anvil City Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.77 3rd 10 70.0%
2023 47.72 10th 20 50.0%
2024 41.11 10th 20 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Anvil City Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.41 13th 74 82.4%
2021 43.46 32nd 57 43.9%
2022 74.26 13th 66 80.3%
2023 42.95 41st 66 37.9%
2024 49.14 36th 69 47.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Anvil City Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.06 45th 73 38.4%
2023 71.24 17th 72 76.4%
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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.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Anvil City Science Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 13 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 17
2000 16 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 22
2001 18 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 23
2002 23 1 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 42
2003 23 1 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 42
2004 25 0 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 43
2005 23 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 44
2006 22 0 0 1 21 n/a n/a 0 44
2007 22 0 0 1 21 n/a n/a 0 44
2008 19 0 1 2 18 n/a n/a 4 44
2009 17 0 1 0 18 0 8 0 44
2010 15 0 2 0 17 0 10 0 44
2011 17 1 1 0 14 0 11 0 44
2012 14 1 1 0 23 0 5 0 44
2013 10 2 2 1 28 0 2 0 45
2014 10 2 1 2 28 0 2 0 45
2015 11 1 0 2 39 0 7 0 60
2016 15 1 0 2 35 0 8 0 61
2017 17 1 1 1 18 0 21 0 59
2018 15 0 1 1 24 0 19 0 60
2019 14 0 1 0 27 0 18 0 60
2020 6 0 1 0 29 0 24 0 60
2021 6 0 0 0 30 0 22 0 58
2022 7 0 0 0 30 0 22 0 59
2023 9 0 0 0 27 1 22 0 59
2024 16 0 0 0 26 1 17 0 60

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

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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 Anvil City Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 17 1.0 17.0 n/a
2000 22 1.0 22.0 n/a
2001 23 1.0 23.0 n/a
2002 42 2.2 19.1 n/a
2003 42 2.2 19.1 n/a
2004 43 2.2 19.5 n/a
2005 44 2.5 17.6 38.6
2006 44 2.5 17.6 43.2
2007 44 3.0 14.7 43.2
2008 44 2.5 17.6 0
2009 44 2.5 17.6 0
2010 44 2.5 17.6 0
2011 44 2.5 17.6 0
2012 44 2.5 17.6 0
2013 45 3.5 12.8 0
2014 45 2.5 18.0 0
2015 60 4.0 15.0 0
2016 61 3.0 20.3 0
2017 59 3.0 19.6 5.1
2018 60 4.1 14.6 5
2019 60 5.0 12.0 5
2020 60 5.0 12.0 5
2021 58 5.0 11.6 n/a
2022 59 5.5 10.7 n/a
2023 59 4.5 13.1 100
2024 60 5.0 12.0 100

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 Anvil City Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 17 1.0 17.0 n/a
2000 22 1.0 22.0 n/a
2001 23 1.0 23.0 n/a
2002 42 2.2 19.1 n/a
2003 42 2.2 19.1 n/a
2004 43 2.2 19.5 n/a
2005 44 2.5 17.6 38.6
2006 44 2.5 17.6 43.2
2007 44 3.0 14.7 43.2
2008 44 2.5 17.6 0
2009 44 2.5 17.6 0
2010 44 2.5 17.6 0
2011 44 2.5 17.6 0
2012 44 2.5 17.6 0
2013 45 3.5 12.8 0
2014 45 2.5 18.0 0
2015 60 4.0 15.0 0
2016 61 3.0 20.3 0
2017 59 3.0 19.6 5.1
2018 60 4.1 14.6 5
2019 60 5.0 12.0 5
2020 60 5.0 12.0 5
2021 58 5.0 11.6 n/a
2022 59 5.5 10.7 n/a
2023 59 4.5 13.1 100
2024 60 5.0 12.0 100

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 Anvil City Science Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,271 (8.8%) $13,201 (91.2%) $14,472

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Anvil City Science Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 92 Middle schools
 35.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6059
 1.7%
African American00
American Indian2727
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander01
White149
 35.7%
Two or More Races1822
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5%100%
 95%


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Anvil City Science Academy ranks 46th of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 60 students attended Anvil City Science Academy.

Students at Anvil City Science Academy are 43% American Indian, 28% Two or more races, 27% White, 2% Pacific Islander.


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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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