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Eben Hopson Middle School

Public Grades 6-8
92nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 94 Alaska Middle Schools
Better than 2% of Alaska middle schools
Summary

Eben Hopson Middle School is a public middle school located in Utqiagvik, Alaska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of the North Slope Borough School District, which is ranked 22 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eben Hopson Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Alaska, with rankings between 82nd and 98th out of around 84-99 middle schools in the state over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 8.7% of students proficient or better in science, compared to 37.87% statewide and 10.62% in the North Slope Borough School District. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is also well below state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from around 4% to 14% across different grade levels and subject areas.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $34,580 in the 2018-2019 school year and fluctuating student-teacher ratios, Eben Hopson Middle School has not been able to translate these resources into improved academic outcomes. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and focus on implementing evidence-based practices and strategies to support student learning.

214
Students ?
14.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$34,580
Per pupil spending ?
43%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 6501 Transit St
       Utqiagvik, AK  99723

(907) 852-9700

District: North Slope Borough School District


Students who attend Eben Hopson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Barrow High School

Feeder schools for Eben Hopson Middle School:

Elementary:    Fred Ipalook Elementary
Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
72.9%
Two or more races:
14.0%
Asian:
5.6%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 39th percentile in 2014 → 2nd in 2025
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Alaska average (12% vs 33% meeting standards)
!In the lower quartile statewide (2nd percentile)
!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2014
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school12%
District avg10%
Alaska avg33%
92nd of 94
Alaska public middle schools ?
Bottom 2%▼ down 28 pts since 2015
From bottom 30% (2015) to bottom 2% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
22nd of 24North Slope Borough School District among Alaska districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
20253.892 of 942.1%☆☆☆☆☆
20244.191 of 910.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20233.192 of 920.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20224.793 of 952.1%☆☆☆☆☆
20214.882 of 842.4%☆☆☆☆☆
20193.898 of 991.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20185.194 of 962.1%☆☆☆☆☆
20174.488 of 880.0%☆☆☆☆☆
201522.5105 of 15130.5%★★☆☆☆
201433.284 of 13839.1%★★☆☆☆
201335.281 of 13640.4%★★☆☆☆
201232.586 of 13536.3%★★☆☆☆
201129.588 of 13333.8%★★☆☆☆
201039.974 of 13645.6%★★☆☆☆
200942.972 of 13145.0%★★☆☆☆
200842.176 of 13242.4%★★☆☆☆
200749.967 of 12847.7%★★☆☆☆
200665.453 of 13259.8%★★★☆☆
200555.064 of 13853.6%★★★☆☆

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202143.75 of 1361.5%★★★★☆
201936.913 of 2240.9%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
20254.172 of 720.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20243.668 of 691.4%☆☆☆☆☆
20232.765 of 661.5%☆☆☆☆☆
20223.566 of 660.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20213.057 of 570.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20192.674 of 740.0%☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
20248.152 of 543.7%☆☆☆☆☆
202120.836 of 4316.3%★☆☆☆☆
20194.464 of 640.0%☆☆☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
20254.167 of 681.5%☆☆☆☆☆
20244.370 of 722.8%☆☆☆☆☆
20233.771 of 721.4%☆☆☆☆☆
20222.968 of 680.0%☆☆☆☆☆
202112.753 of 6214.5%★☆☆☆☆
20196.271 of 732.7%☆☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202542.717 of 3043.3%★★☆☆☆
202418.628 of 319.7%★☆☆☆☆
202265.66 of 2878.6%★★★★☆
202123.023 of 3023.3%★☆☆☆☆
20197.632 of 345.9%☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankAlaska percentileRating
202511.520 of 214.8%☆☆☆☆☆
20248.720 of 200.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20239.420 of 200.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20225.016 of 160.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20217.015 of 166.3%★☆☆☆☆
20195.440 of 400.0%☆☆☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Asian (2021)62nd percentile+59 vs school
Multi-racial (2025)43rd percentile+41 vs school
Native American (2025)5th percentile+3 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2024)4th percentile+4 vs school
Male (2025)1st percentile~ school
Female (2025)<1st percentile~ school
By subject vs Alaska (2024-2025) ?
Mathematics13%-19 vs state
English Language Arts12%-20 vs state
Science9%-29 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eben Hopson Middle School

Students who attend Eben Hopson Middle School usually go on to attend Barrow High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 214 students attended Eben Hopson Middle School.

Eben Hopson Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Alaska middle schools.

Students at Eben Hopson Middle School are 73% American Indian, 14% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% White.


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