Randy Smith Middle School

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/randysmith

407 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Randy Smith Middle School is a public school located in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving students in grades 7 through 8. As part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, the school is named in honor of Randy Smith, a dedicated local educator and coach. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility during the pivotal middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Randy Smith Middle School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and student-led clubs. The school community prides itself on promoting a culture of inclusivity and safety, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by building strong character and community engagement. More information regarding the school's specific programs, calendars, and resources can be found on their official website at the link provided.

407

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Randy Smith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	27
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	73
American Indian	40
Pacific Islander	3

White
254 (62.4 %)
Two or More
73 (17.9 %)
American Indian
40 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.6 %)
Asian
8 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

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)458-7600
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/randysmith
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 134

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 137