Randy Smith Middle School

Public 6-8

 1401 Bainbridge
       Fairbanks, AK  99701


(907) 458-7600

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 95 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,887 Help


Students who attend Randy Smith Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Valley High School

Feeder schools for Randy Smith Middle School:

Elementary:    Anne Wien Elementary
    Pearl Creek Elementary
    University Park Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
Two or more races:
17.9%
American Indian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Compare Details Randy Smith Middle School ranks worse than 63.2% of middle schools in Alaska. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Randy Smith Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), two or more races (17.9%), American Indian (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Randy Smith Middle School is 18.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Randy Smith Middle School is $20,887, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District!
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Randy Smith Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Randy Smith Middle School 60th of 95 Alaska public middle schools. (See Randy Smith Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 15th of 23 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Randy Smith Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Randy Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 82.76 12th 138 91.3%
2006 80.91 17th 132 87.1%
2007 81.62 16th 128 87.5%
2008 81.39 19th 132 85.6%
2009 82.51 16th 131 87.8%
2010 85.16 8th 136 94.1%
2011 80.03 21st 133 84.2%
2012 80.10 18th 135 86.7%
2013 81.09 19th 136 86.0%
2014 79.32 22nd 138 84.1%
2015 80.77 20th 151 86.8%
2017 58.26 35th 88 60.2%
2018 71.99 22nd 96 77.1%
2019 68.25 27th 99 72.7%
2021 36.30 53rd 84 36.9%
2022 40.17 60th 96 37.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Randy Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.34 15th 34 55.9%
2021 54.48 10th 30 66.7%
2022 48.66 10th 28 64.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Randy Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.83 36th 64 43.8%
2021 47.97 20th 43 53.5%
2022 28.72 28th 43 34.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Randy Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.48 20th 24 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Randy Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.23 31st 74 58.1%
2021 38.62 34th 57 40.4%
2022 44.91 35th 66 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Randy Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.27 12th 73 83.6%
2021 39.97 36th 62 41.9%
2022 39.15 41st 69 40.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Randy Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.66 21st 40 47.5%
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Rank History for White students at Randy Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.78 16th 72 77.8%
2021 26.76 49th 58 15.5%
2022 47.55 39th 69 43.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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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by a student
Friday, December 20, 2019

Open Quote this school is literally the worst. not only am i a student, but they treat us like animals. i can’t even say i am able to feel safe at my own school. all the staff are so controlling over everyone, and will get kids in trouble over nothing or maybe even suspend them. i am so glad i’m on my final year at randy. if anyone decides to send their child to randy, be prepared for a lot of stuff. but just DONT SEND THEM TO THIS SCHOOL Close Quote



Enrollment information for Randy Smith Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 311 22 9 15 60 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 343 26 6 11 52 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 353 22 17 18 76 n/a n/a 0 486
2003 353 22 17 18 76 n/a n/a 0 486
2004 354 19 11 20 74 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 336 23 19 17 66 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 294 24 24 16 54 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 281 19 19 10 69 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 292 16 24 19 57 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 249 11 15 25 48 0 22 0 370
2010 232 8 20 22 53 0 0 0 335
2011 186 6 9 21 37 0 35 0 294
2012 207 9 8 15 46 0 27 0 312
2013 212 11 10 18 42 0 30 0 323
2014 214 13 8 18 48 4 33 0 338
2015 203 11 9 16 43 3 40 0 325
2016 203 15 7 16 35 2 50 0 328
2017 197 11 9 16 45 1 58 0 337
2018 182 7 6 11 34 1 54 0 295
2019 179 9 7 17 26 0 52 0 290
2020 181 14 6 22 27 1 57 0 308
2021 130 15 9 13 20 1 55 0 243
2022 158 9 6 17 27 2 56 0 275
2023 254 2 8 27 40 3 73 0 407

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 Randy Smith Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 417 25.0 16.7 22.1
2001 438 30.0 14.6 19.2
2002 486 32.5 15.0 18.3
2003 486 32.5 15.0 18.3
2004 478 28.5 16.8 20.3
2005 461 26.9 17.1 19.3
2006 412 24.5 16.8 23.8
2007 398 22.0 18.1 24.4
2008 408 23.0 17.7 22.5
2009 370 21.0 17.6 22.4
2010 335 23.0 14.5 23.6
2011 294 23.0 12.7 24.1
2012 312 23.0 13.5 26.3
2013 323 20.0 16.1 32.2
2014 338 21.0 16.0 29.9
2015 325 19.0 17.1 28.6
2016 328 19.0 17.2 29.9
2017 337 20.0 16.8 27.9
2018 295 18.0 16.3 30.2
2019 290 16.0 18.1 28.6
2020 308 18.5 16.6 35.7
2021 243 14.1 17.2 n/a
2022 275 16.0 17.1 n/a
2023 407 22.2 18.3 28

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 Randy Smith Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 417 25.0 16.7 22.1
2001 438 30.0 14.6 19.2
2002 486 32.5 15.0 18.3
2003 486 32.5 15.0 18.3
2004 478 28.5 16.8 20.3
2005 461 26.9 17.1 19.3
2006 412 24.5 16.8 23.8
2007 398 22.0 18.1 24.4
2008 408 23.0 17.7 22.5
2009 370 21.0 17.6 22.4
2010 335 23.0 14.5 23.6
2011 294 23.0 12.7 24.1
2012 312 23.0 13.5 26.3
2013 323 20.0 16.1 32.2
2014 338 21.0 16.0 29.9
2015 325 19.0 17.1 28.6
2016 328 19.0 17.2 29.9
2017 337 20.0 16.8 27.9
2018 295 18.0 16.3 30.2
2019 290 16.0 18.1 28.6
2020 308 18.5 16.6 35.7
2021 243 14.1 17.2 n/a
2022 275 16.0 17.1 n/a
2023 407 22.2 18.3 28

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 Randy Smith Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,166 (5.6%) $19,720 (94.4%) $20,887

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Randy Smith Middle School

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
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 60th of 96 Middle schools
 35.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Randy Smith Middle School)48.325.4
 22.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)43.526.5
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)43.226.5
 16.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Randy Smith Middle School)38.120.5
 17.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)32.620.3
 12.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)29.118.7
 10.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Randy Smith Middle School)57.936.3
 21.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)37.533.1
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)35.829.1
 6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Randy Smith Middle School)44.320.7
 23.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)30.316.3
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)27.412.4
 15.1%
8th Grade Science (Randy Smith Middle School)67.149.3
 17.9%
   8th Grade Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)50.340.9
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.135
 8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Randy Smith Middle School)5331
 21.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)41.832
 9.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alaska)39.229.5
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Randy Smith Middle School)41.120.6
 20.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)39.324.6
 14.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alaska)35.722.9
 12.8%
All Grades Science (Randy Smith Middle School)67.149.3
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)51.243.7
 7.5%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290407
 40.3%
African American92
 77.8%
American Indian2640
 53.8%
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic1727
 58.8%
Pacific Islander03
White179254
 41.9%
Two or More Races5273
 40.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.6%28%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Smith Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Randy Smith Middle School.

Students at Randy Smith Middle School are 62% White, 18% Two or more races, 10% American Indian, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Randy Smith Middle School ranks 60th of 95 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Randy Smith Middle School usually go on to attend West Valley High School


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