Eben Hopson Middle School

About Eben Hopson Middle School

Eben Hopson Middle School is a public school located in Barrow, Alaska. It is part of the North Slope Borough School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school is named after Eben Hopson, a prominent Inupiaq leader who was instrumental in the establishment of the North Slope Borough in 1972.
Eben Hopson Middle School provides a comprehensive educational program to its students. The curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, and art. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The faculty and staff strive to create a positive learning experience for every student. They work to ensure that all students receive the best education possible, while also fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Eben Hopson Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a quality education and a welcoming atmosphere that helps students reach their full potential.

Address:	6501 Transit St Barrow, AK 99723
Phone:	(907) 852-9700
Site:	hms.nsbsd.org/en
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	268 students

Overview Eben Hopson Middle School

Eben Hopson Middle School serves 268 students in grades 6-8.
Eben Hopson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Eben Hopson Middle School

Eben Hopson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Eben Hopson Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.