Excellent
#46 of 412 schools in AK
Top 11% in state
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.
School · Iditarod Area School District · Eagle River, AK
An Iditarod Area School District school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 772182, Eagle River, AK 99577
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,011
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,709/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Blackwell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 11 | Compare → |
| David Louis Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 45 | Compare → |
| Innoko River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Iditarod Area School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $37,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. is listed in Iditarod Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. is a public school in Eagle River, AK, part of Iditarod Area School District, serving approximately 156 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 78:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 412 schools in AK.
State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.
What grades does Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. serve?
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.?
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. is 78:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. rank in AK?
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. ranks #46 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. a charter school?
No, Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 78:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (907) 694-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 99577)
- 27,917
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 99577; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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