Randy Smith Middle School

About Randy Smith Middle School

Randy Smith Middle School is an excellent learning environment located in the heart of the city. It is a public school that serves students in grades six through eight. The school is committed to providing a quality education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The school offers a variety of classes including core classes, electives, and special programs.
The staff at Randy Smith Middle School is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. The teachers and staff work hard to create a safe and nurturing learning environment. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as sports teams, music and drama, and community service projects.
Randy Smith Middle School is committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to become successful in their future pursuits. The school strives to create a culture of excellence and respect for all students and staff. Randy Smith Middle School is a great place to learn and grow.

Address:	1401 Bainbridge Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone:	(907) 458-7600
Site:	www.k12northstar.org/randysmith
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	243 students

Overview Randy Smith Middle School

Randy Smith Middle School serves 243 students in grades 7-8.
Randy Smith Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Randy Smith Middle School

Randy Smith Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Randy Smith Middle School is 0.65, 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.