How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Randy Smith Middle School | Ryan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairbanks, AK | Fairbanks, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 413 | 463 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.2% | 41.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Randy Smith Middle School | Ryan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,616 | $17,616 |
| District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Randy Smith Middle School | Ryan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.8% | 35.2% |
| African American | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Multiracial | 18.2% | 30.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Randy Smith Middle School | Ryan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 138:1 | 198:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.7% | 64.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 43 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.