North Pole Middle School

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
300 East 8th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705
631 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
North Pole Middle School, located at 300 East 8th Ave in North Pole, Alaska, serves as a key educational institution within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on being an integral part of the North Pole community, aiming to prepare its students for the transition into high school by emphasizing core competencies, critical thinking, and character building.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, focusing on providing diverse learning opportunities that meet the needs of a wide range of students. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding curriculum, district policies, and extracurricular activities. By leveraging its unique location in interior Alaska, North Pole Middle School strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
631
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    407 (64.5%)
  • Two or More
    104 (16.5%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (10.6%)
  • American Indian
    29 (4.6%)
  • Black
    10 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.8%)
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)488-2271
Website: http://www.k12northstar.org/northpolem
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* 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 6 222
Grade 7 216
Grade 8 193
Gender Ratio