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#312 of 412 schools in AK
Akiachak School
School · Yupiit School District · Akiachak, AK
A Yupiit School District school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 51189, Akiachak, AK 99551
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Akiachak School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Akiachak School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,333
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
0%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Yupiit School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akiak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | Not available | 139 | Compare → |
| Tuluksak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yupiit School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $41,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Akiachak School is listed in Yupiit School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Akiachak School
Akiachak School is a public school in Akiachak, AK, part of Yupiit School District, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Akiachak School
What grades does Akiachak School serve?
Akiachak School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Akiachak School?
Akiachak School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akiachak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akiachak School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Akiachak School rank in AK?
Akiachak School ranks #312 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Akiachak School's MySchoolScout rating?
Akiachak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Akiachak School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Akiachak School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Akiachak School a charter school?
No, Akiachak School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Akiachak School a Title I school?
No, Akiachak School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Akiachak School?
99.6% of students at Akiachak School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.7%
- Phone
- (907) 825-3616
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 99551)
- 629
- Area median age
- 22.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99551; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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