Summary:
The 99686 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Hermon Hutchens Elementary, Valdez High School, and George H. Gilson Middle School, all part of the Valdez City School District. Among these, Hermon Hutchens Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Alaska and outpacing state averages in test scores across subjects.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary boasts a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with 51.54% of its students proficient or better in STAR Mathematics compared to the state average of 31.11%. The school also excels in science, with 61.11% of students scoring proficient or better, well above the state's 36.94%. In contrast, Valdez High School and George H. Gilson Middle School are more average performers, with Valdez High School's rating dropping from 3 stars to 2 stars over the past 3 years.
The racial makeup of the schools is relatively homogeneous, with White students making up the majority (around 60-65%) and students of two or more races being the next largest group (around 16-23%). Spending per student is high across all 3 schools, ranging from $19,627 to $21,909, which may contribute to the academic success of Hermon Hutchens Elementary. Student-teacher ratios are also quite low, especially at the elementary and high school levels, which could further enhance the educational experience for students in this area.
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