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#294 of 412 schools in AK
Gerstle River School
School · Delta/greely School District · Delta Junction, AK
A Delta/greely School District school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 369, Delta Junction, AK 99737
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gerstle River School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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).
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Where Gerstle River 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,274
Median home value
$286,000
Median rent
$1,423/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Delta/Greely School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 309 | 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.
Delta/greely School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gerstle River School is listed in Delta/Greely School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gerstle River School
Gerstle River School is a public school in Delta Junction, AK, part of Delta/greely School District, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gerstle River School
What grades does Gerstle River School serve?
Gerstle River School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gerstle River School?
Gerstle River School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerstle River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerstle River School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gerstle River School rank in AK?
Gerstle River School ranks #294 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Gerstle River School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gerstle River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Gerstle River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gerstle River School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gerstle River School a charter school?
No, Gerstle River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gerstle River School a Title I school?
No, Gerstle River School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (907) 895-5165
- Area population (ZIP 99737)
- 4,659
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 · 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 99737; 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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