Summary:
The 99686 zip code area of Valdez, Alaska is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Valdez City School District. While the district's elementary school, Hermon Hutchens Elementary, stands out as a high-performing institution, the middle and high schools in the area have not achieved the same level of success.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Alaska, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 63.89% of students proficient or better in Science, 47.66% in ELA, and 59.06% in Math. In contrast, Valdez High School and George H. Gilson Middle School have received 2-3 star ratings from SchoolDigger in recent years, with lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math.
The data also reveals differences in other key metrics, such as free/reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios. Hermon Hutchens Elementary has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate at 32.58%, while the middle and high schools have higher rates, suggesting they may face additional challenges in supporting their student populations. The spending per student also varies, with Valdez High School spending the most at $21,909 per student, and Hermon Hutchens Elementary spending the least at $19,758 per student. The student-teacher ratios also differ, with Hermon Hutchens Elementary having the lowest ratio at 10 students per teacher, which could be a contributing factor to its strong performance.
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