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6.1avg / 10

Southwest Region School District

School District · Dillingham, Alaska

Students: 627
Teachers (FTE): 47

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

8

Enrollment

627

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.3:1

How this district compares

Alaska rank

#31 of 41

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Alaska avg

Per-pupil spending

$42,157

+$16,469 vs Alaska median

District size

627 students

Typical than Alaska median

The short answer

Southwest Region School District ranks #31 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Southwest Region School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chief Ivan Blunka School (6.6/10), Koliganek School (6.6/10), and Manokotak School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Manokotak School

STAAR proficiency rose +2.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southwest Region School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Southwest Region School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Chief Ivan Blunka School6.6 / 10
2Koliganek School6.6 / 10
3Manokotak School5.9 / 10
4Togiak School5.3 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Southwest Region School District

Southwest Region School District is a Dillingham, Alaska school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 627 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $42,157 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Southwest Region School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Koliganek School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Southwest Region School District students show an average math proficiency of 20.0% and ELA proficiency of 20.1%.

District Map

Schools in Southwest Region School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency20.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency20.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest Region School District with test data.

District Details

State
Alaska
City
Dillingham
Total Enrollment
627
Teachers (FTE)
47
District spending per student
$42,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
48.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southwest Region School District?

Southwest Region 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 Southwest Region School District?

The average composite rating for Southwest Region School District is 6.1/10. 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 Southwest Region School District?

Southwest Region School District's district-level spending was $42,157 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 Southwest Region School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest Region School District is 13.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southwest Region School District?

Koliganek School is the highest-rated school in Southwest Region School District with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Southwest Region School District?

Across schools in Southwest Region School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Southwest Region School District compare to other districts in Alaska?

Southwest Region School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
20.0%
ELA Proficiency
20.1%

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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