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School Comparison

Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
vs.
North Pole Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
North Pole Middle School
  • North Pole Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School (518:1 vs. 172.5:1).
  • North Pole Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School (242 vs. 110).
  • North Pole Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School (71 vs. 34).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

North Pole Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School (242 vs. 110).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

North Pole Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School (66 vs. 36).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

North Pole Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School (71 vs. 34).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

North Pole Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School (518:1 vs. 172.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School

4 metrics were reported by Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School. Comparable data for North Pole Middle School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
34
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
39
SAT/ACT participation
5

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
$17,616.31
North Pole Middle School
$17,616.31
Local revenue share
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
23.9%
North Pole Middle School
23.9%
State revenue share
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
57%
North Pole Middle School
57%
Federal revenue share
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
19.1%
North Pole Middle School
19.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
40.9%
North Pole Middle School
40.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Fairbanks North Star Borough
$84,722
Fairbanks North Star Borough
$84,722
Poverty rate
Fairbanks North Star Borough
6.2%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
6.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Fairbanks North Star Borough
33.7%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
33.7%
Unemployment rate
Fairbanks North Star Borough
4%
Fairbanks North Star Borough
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.