Very Good
#118 of 412 schools in AK
Top 28% in state
Chief Ivan Blunka School
School · Southwest Region School District · New Stuyahok, AK
A Southwest Region School District school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 29, New Stuyahok, AK 99636
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chief Ivan Blunka 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 35 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 16% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chief Ivan Blunka 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,167
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Southwest Region School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleknagik SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 23 | Compare → |
| Clarks Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 13 | Compare → |
| Koliganek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 61 | Compare → |
| Manokotak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 148 | 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.
Southwest Region School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $42,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 48.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chief Ivan Blunka School is listed in Southwest Region School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chief Ivan Blunka School
Chief Ivan Blunka School is a public school in New Stuyahok, AK, part of Southwest Region School District, serving approximately 140 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chief Ivan Blunka School
What grades does Chief Ivan Blunka School serve?
Chief Ivan Blunka School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Chief Ivan Blunka School?
Chief Ivan Blunka School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Ivan Blunka School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Ivan Blunka School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chief Ivan Blunka School rank in AK?
Chief Ivan Blunka School ranks #118 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Chief Ivan Blunka School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chief Ivan Blunka School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Chief Ivan Blunka School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chief Ivan Blunka School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chief Ivan Blunka School a charter school?
No, Chief Ivan Blunka School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chief Ivan Blunka School a Title I school?
No, Chief Ivan Blunka School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chief Ivan Blunka School?
100.0% of students at Chief Ivan Blunka 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
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dillingham Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (907) 693-3144
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 99636)
- 466
- Area median age
- 30
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 99636; 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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