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#309 of 412 schools in AK
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School
School · Lower Kuskokwim School District · Kwethluk, AK
A Lower Kuskokwim School District school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 150, Kwethluk, AK 99621
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial 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 25 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 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (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
100.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,056
Median home value
$63,700
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
36.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lower Kuskokwim School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akiuk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 77 | Compare → |
| Anna Tobeluk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| Ayaprun SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Kwigillingok SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 117 | 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 Kuskokwim School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #20 of 26
- District spending per student
- $41,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School is listed in Lower Kuskokwim School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School is a public school in Kwethluk, AK, part of Lower Kuskokwim School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School
What grades does Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School serve?
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School?
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School rank in AK?
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School ranks #309 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School a charter school?
No, Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School?
100.7% of students at Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.0%
- Phone
- (907) 757-6014
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99621)
- 852
- Area median age
- 24.2
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 99621; 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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