Iditarod Area School District
School District · Mcgrath, Alaska
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#16 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$37,660
+$11,972 vs Alaska median
District size
324 students
Smaller than Alaska median
The short answer
Iditarod Area School District ranks #16 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Iditarod Area School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mcgrath School (7.3/10), Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. (6.6/10), and David Louis Memorial School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Iditarod Area School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Iditarod Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcgrath School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | David Louis Memorial School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Iditarod Area School District
Iditarod Area School District is a Mcgrath, Alaska school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 324 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. District-level spending was $37,660 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Iditarod Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcgrath School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Iditarod Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.
District Map
Schools in Iditarod Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Iditarod Area School District with test data.
Schools in Iditarod Area School District
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Mcgrath
- Total Enrollment
- 324
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- District spending per student
- $37,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 37.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District has 8 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Iditarod Area School District?
The average composite rating for Iditarod Area School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District's district-level spending was $37,660 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Iditarod Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Iditarod Area School District is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Iditarod Area School District?
Mcgrath School is the highest-rated school in Iditarod Area School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Iditarod Area School District?
Across schools in Iditarod Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Iditarod Area School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
Iditarod Area School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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