Homer Middle School

About Homer Middle School

Homer Middle School is a public school located in Homer, Alaska. It serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school has an enrollment of approximately 350 students, and is staffed by a dedicated team of teachers, administrators and support staff. Homer Middle School provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The school also provides a variety of support services for students, including a school nurse, counselors, and a psychologist. Homer Middle School also has a strong parent and community involvement program. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school activities and to be involved in their child’s education. The school also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, such as family nights, student-led conferences, and field trips. Homer Middle School is committed to providing a quality education for all students. The school strives to prepare students for high school and beyond, and to help them develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be successful in life.

Address:	500 Sterling Hwy Homer, AK 99603
Phone:	(907) 235-5700
Site:	homermiddleschool.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	136 students

Overview Homer Middle School

Homer Middle School serves 136 students in grades 7-8.
Homer Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Homer Middle School

Homer Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Homer Middle School is 0.42, 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.