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#358 of 412 schools in AK

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School

Middle School · Annette Island School District · Metlakatla, AK

An Annette Island School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 7, Metlakatla, AK 99926

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$38,994
Chronic Absenteeism54.5%

Students at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

94.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,464

Median home value

$160,500

Median rent

$742/mo

College educated

8.7%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Annette Island School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$38,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is listed in Annette Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is a public middle school in Metlakatla, AK, part of Annette Island School District, serving approximately 77 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School

What grades does Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School serve?

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School rank in AK?

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School ranks #358 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School a charter school?

No, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School a Title I school?

No, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School?

94.8% of students at Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.5%
Area population (ZIP 99926)
1,385
Area average commute
5 min
Area median age
37.8
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 99926; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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