Lower Yukon School District
School District · Mountain Village, Alaska
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
11
1 mid
Enrollment
2,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
11
1 mid
Enrollment
2,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Lower Yukon School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lower Yukon School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hooper Bay Charter School
Hooper Bay · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Scammon Bay School
Scammon Bay · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mountain Village School
Mountain Village · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#19 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$48,035
+$22,347 vs Alaska median
District size
2,045 students
Much larger than Alaska median
The short answer
Lower Yukon School District ranks #19 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Lower Yukon School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hooper Bay Charter School (7.5/10), Scammon Bay School (7.3/10), and Mountain Village School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 103% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lower Yukon School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lower Yukon School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hooper Bay Charter School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Scammon Bay School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Mountain Village School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Pilot Station School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Alakanuk School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Hooper Bay School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Marshall School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Nunam Iqua School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Kotlik School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Emmonak School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lower Yukon School District
Lower Yukon School District is a Mountain Village, Alaska school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 2,045 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $48,035 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Lower Yukon School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hooper Bay Charter School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lower Yukon School District students show an average math proficiency of 13.9% and ELA proficiency of 15.5%.
The district includes 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Lower Yukon School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lower Yukon School District with test data.
Schools in Lower Yukon School District
11 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Mountain Village
- Total Enrollment
- 2,045
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- District spending per student
- $48,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 38.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District has 11 schools in total — 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lower Yukon School District?
The average composite rating for Lower Yukon School District is 6.4/10. 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 Lower Yukon School District?
Lower Yukon School District's district-level spending was $48,035 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 Lower Yukon School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lower Yukon School District is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lower Yukon School District?
Hooper Bay Charter School is the highest-rated school in Lower Yukon School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lower Yukon School District?
Across schools in Lower Yukon School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 15.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lower Yukon School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
Lower Yukon School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 11 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 13.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 15.5%
How we rate schools
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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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