Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary School

About Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary School

Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary School is a culturally rich school located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Sit Eeti Shaanax is an innovative school that provides a bilingual education in the Blackfoot language and English. Our mission is to provide a quality education to all of our students, regardless of their background.
At Sit Eeti Shaanax, we believe that every student should have access to a quality education. We strive to create a learning environment where all students can reach their full potential. Our curriculum focuses on both academic and cultural learning, providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the world. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities such as art, music, and sports.
At Sit Eeti Shaanax, we strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all of our students. We are committed to promoting respect, acceptance, and understanding among our students, staff, and community. We also strive to create an environment where all students can feel safe, respected, and valued.
Sit Eeti Shaanax is a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive. We are proud to be a part of the Glacier Valley community and look forward to continuing to provide our students with an excellent education.

Address:	3400 Tongass Blvd Juneau, AK 99801
Phone:	(907) 780-1400
Site:	gves.juneauschools.org/
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	256 students

Overview Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary School

Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary 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 25-29% (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 68% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary School

Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary 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 Sit Eeti Shaanax – Glacier Valley Elementary School is 0.78, 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.