At a glance
Reported students
631
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska middle enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 33 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
358
North Pole Middle School: 631 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about North Pole Middle School
North Pole Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in North Pole. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. NCES reports 631 students for 2024–25.
Among 33 middle schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 401 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, close to the Alaska median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.5%) and multiracial (16.5%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Pole Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black1.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial16.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tanana Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
523 reported students
Ryan Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
463 reported students
Randy Smith Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
413 reported students
North Pole High School
High · Grades 09–12
695 reported students
West Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
782 reported students
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Other · Grades PK–12
784 reported students
Public schools near North Pole Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 312 | 0.4 mi |
| North Pole High School High · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 09–12 | 695 | 0.8 mi |
| Discovery Peak Charter School Elementary · Charter · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | KG–08 | 193 | 1.1 mi |
| Ticasuk Brown Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 351 | 7.8 mi |
| Anderson Crawford Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 369 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Pole Middle School
What grades does North Pole Middle School serve?
North Pole Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
How many students attend North Pole Middle School?
North Pole Middle School reported 631 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 33 Alaska middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 518 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Pole Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 631 students and 35.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Pole Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Pole Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairbanks North Star Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Pole Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Pole Middle School in?
North Pole Middle School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, based in Fairbanks, AK, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Pole Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Pole Elementary (0.4 mi), North Pole High School (0.8 mi), Discovery Peak Charter School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.