Very Good
#82 of 412 schools in AK
Top 20% in state
Hooper Bay Charter School
Middle School · Lower Yukon School District · Hooper Bay, AK
A Lower Yukon School District charter middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 249, Hooper Bay, AK 99604
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hooper Bay Charter School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 5% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
102.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hooper Bay Charter 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,000
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
3.1%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooper Bay SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Alakanuk SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 229 | 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
- #1 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
Hooper Bay Charter School is listed in Lower Yukon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hooper Bay Charter School
Hooper Bay Charter School is a public middle school in Hooper Bay, AK, part of Lower Yukon School District, serving approximately 68 students in grades 4th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hooper Bay Charter School
What grades does Hooper Bay Charter School serve?
Hooper Bay Charter School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Hooper Bay Charter School?
Hooper Bay Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hooper Bay Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hooper Bay Charter School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hooper Bay Charter School rank in AK?
Hooper Bay Charter School ranks #82 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Hooper Bay Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hooper Bay Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hooper Bay Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hooper Bay Charter School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Hooper Bay Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Hooper Bay Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hooper Bay Charter School a Title I school?
No, Hooper Bay Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hooper Bay Charter School?
102.9% of students at Hooper Bay Charter 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kusilvak Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (907) 758-1200
- Area population (ZIP 99604)
- 1,008
- Area average commute
- 4.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 99604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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