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#270 of 412 schools in AK

John Fredson School

School · Yukon Flats School District · Venetie, AK

A Yukon Flats School District school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 881039, Venetie, AK 99781

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$76,782
Chronic Absenteeism88.4%

Students at John Fredson School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John Fredson 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,750

College educated

0%

Homeownership

50%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99781; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Yukon Flats School District

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Arctic Village SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available25Compare →
Cruikshank SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available7Compare →
Earla Hutchinson SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available20Compare →
Fort Yukon SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–12Not available83Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Yukon Flats School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$76,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

John Fredson School is listed in Yukon Flats School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John Fredson School

John Fredson School is a public school in Venetie, AK, part of Yukon Flats School District, serving approximately 43 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Fredson School

What grades does John Fredson School serve?

John Fredson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend John Fredson School?

John Fredson School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Fredson School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Fredson School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Fredson School rank in AK?

John Fredson School ranks #270 of 412 schools in AK.

What is John Fredson School's MySchoolScout rating?

John Fredson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 John Fredson School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Fredson School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is John Fredson School a charter school?

No, John Fredson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John Fredson School a Title I school?

No, John Fredson School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Fredson School?

76.7% of students at John Fredson 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
43
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
88.4%
Area population (ZIP 99781)
102
Area median age
25.1
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 99781; 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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