Randy Smith Middle School

Randy Smith Middle School is located at 1401 Bainbridge Boulevard in the Fairbanks area of Fairbanks, Alaska. The school serves students in grades 6 to 8 and enrolls approximately 407 students. The student–teacher ratio is about 17:1, reflecting classroom staffing levels. Around 39% of students meet math proficiency and about 31% meet reading proficiency on recent state assessments. The student body is approximately 51% male and 49% female. Randy Smith promotes a family-like learning environment in which students are encouraged to grow classroom confidence and foundational skills in a place that fosters productive struggle and academic routines. Homes in adjacent neighborhoods may cost between $240,000 and $420,000. These established neighborhoods in Fairbanks feature parks and community amenities. Many parents value the school’s supportive culture and say that staff help students work through growing pains as they wrestle with more academic rigor. Centered on academic and student growth, Randy Smith Middle School is working to become one of the top middle schools in Alaska.

Randy Smith Middle School seventh-grader Betsy Jo Boeskool was named the Mayor’s Student of the Month in June 2025. She is an active community volunteer. Boeskool also competed as a member of the undefeated 2023–24 Alaska State Champion JV debate team.

Q1. What information about the school calendar and conferences do families receive?

Ans. The district approves the calendars and conference schedules that families receive. The information helps them plan around grading periods, breaks, and meetings with teachers.

Q2. What kinds of special education and support services are there for students?

Ans. Students who meet the requirements can receive help from the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which makes sure that each student receives the help they need.

Q3. What does the school do to set behavior standards?

Ans. Staff make their expectations clear and help students make respectful choices, which makes the school a place where beneficial behavior is always encouraged.

Q4. What kinds of nutrition services are offered during the school day?

Ans. Lunch and breakfast programs follow the district's nutrition rules, which means that students can choose from various healthy meals during the school day.

Q5. What are some ways for students to get involved in extracurricular activities or take on leadership roles?

Ans. Students can join clubs or activities at school to learn about their interests, work with other students, and improve their leadership skills.