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Eben Hopson Middle School

6501 Transit St, Utqiagvik, AK 99723North Slope Borough School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
247
Students
Total enrolled
$40,367
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 181% vs nat'l
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 247 students in grades 06–08 in Utqiagvik, Alaska.
181% above average funding
District spends $40,367 per pupil, 181% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Eben Hopson Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Utqiagvik, Alaska, serving grades 06–08 with 247 students. The district invests $40,367 per student — 181% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Eben Hopson Middle School

247
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
35%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution120 male · 127 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility35%
National avg 52% · 87 students
Student Composition
8%
15%
68%
Asian8%
White2%
Black1%
Multiracial15%
Native American68%
Pacific Islander6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020061000139

Academic Outcomes at Eben Hopson Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99723

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$40,367Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$40,367
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$17,761
Student Support$7,670
Administration$4,844
Operations$6,055
Other$4,037
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $40,367 spent per student, an estimated $17,883 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
54%
State government
29.6%
Local (property tax)
54.3%
Federal programs
16.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $40,367/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fred Ipalook Elementary
↓
High School
Barrow High SchoolKiita Learning Community
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyNorth Slope Borough
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorth Slope Borough School District →
Phone: (907)852-9700
NCES ID: 020061000139
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Utqiagvik seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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539 students · PK–05
● 37 opp29% FRL
High
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276 students · 09–12
● 37 opp29% FRL
Other
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District School Rankings
Location
6501 Transit St, Utqiagvik, AK 99723
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.