Serving 370 students in grades 6-8, Floyd Dryden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
Floyd Dryden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
22%
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
3%
Two or more races
26%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd Dryden Middle School's ranking?
Floyd Dryden Middle School is ranked #270 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Floyd Dryden Middle School?
370 students attend Floyd Dryden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Floyd Dryden Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd Dryden Middle School?
Floyd Dryden Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Floyd Dryden Middle School offer ?
Floyd Dryden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Floyd Dryden Middle School part of?
Floyd Dryden Middle School is part of Juneau Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Floyd Dryden Middle School located?
Floyd Dryden Middle School is located in the Mendenhall Valley neighborhood of Juneau, AK. There are 4 other public schools located in Mendenhall Valley.
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