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#163 of 412 schools in AK
Top 39% in state
Alakanuk School
School · Lower Yukon School District · Alakanuk, AK
A Lower Yukon School District school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 9, Alakanuk, AK 99554
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alakanuk 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 40 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 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (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
100.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alakanuk 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,667
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
0.9%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
39.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lower Yukon School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 399 | Compare → |
| Marshall SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 130 | Compare → |
| Mountain Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 186 | Compare → |
| Pilot Station SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 197 | 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.
Lower Yukon School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $48,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alakanuk School is listed in Lower Yukon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alakanuk School
Alakanuk School is a public school in Alakanuk, AK, part of Lower Yukon School District, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Alakanuk School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alakanuk School
What grades does Alakanuk School serve?
Alakanuk School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Alakanuk School?
Alakanuk School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alakanuk School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alakanuk School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alakanuk School rank in AK?
Alakanuk School ranks #163 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Alakanuk School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alakanuk School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Alakanuk School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alakanuk School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alakanuk School a charter school?
No, Alakanuk School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alakanuk School a Title I school?
No, Alakanuk School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alakanuk School?
100.9% of students at Alakanuk 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kusilvak Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.4%
- Phone
- (907) 238-3312
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 99554)
- 997
- Area median age
- 21.5
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 99554; 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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