Ryan Middle School

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/ryan

463 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ryan Middle School, located at 1450 Cowles Street in Fairbanks, Alaska, serves as a key educational institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. As a public middle school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills, preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Ryan Middle School focuses on fostering a well-rounded student experience through various extracurricular activities and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the larger North Star Borough School District, the school strives to integrate modern educational practices and technology into the classroom. Families and community members looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic programs can visit their official district website at [http://www.k12northstar.org](http://www.k12northstar.org).

463

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ryan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	51
Black	19
Asian	19
Two or More	142
American Indian	61
Pacific Islander	8

White
163 (35.2%)
Two or More
142 (30.7%)
American Indian
61 (13.2%)
Hispanic
51 (11.0%)
Black
19 (4.1%)
Asian
19 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Phone:	(907)452-4751
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/ryan
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 176

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 151