Mendenhall River Community School

About Mendenhall River Community School

Mendenhall River Community School is a public elementary school located in Juneau, Alaska. The school serves students in grades K-5 and offers a variety of educational programs and activities to ensure that students get the best education possible. At Mendenhall River Community School, teachers and staff are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each individual student and encourages collaboration, problem solving, and critical thinking.
The school also has a strong focus on the arts, with students participating in classes such as drama, music, and visual arts. Mendenhall River Community School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and field trips. The school also offers a variety of community events, including family nights and parent-teacher conferences.
Mendenhall River Community School is committed to providing a quality education for all of its students and is proud to be part of the Juneau community. The school strives to create an environment that encourages learning and growth and is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd Juneau, AK 99801
Phone:	(907) 796-5600
Site:	mrcs.juneauschools.org/
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	264 students

Overview Mendenhall River Community School

Mendenhall River Community School serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mendenhall River Community School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Mendenhall River Community School

Mendenhall River Community 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 Mendenhall River Community School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.