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#228 of 412 schools in AK

Kisimgiugtuq School

School · Northwest Arctic Borough School District · Kivalina, AK

A Northwest Arctic Borough School District school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

General Delivery, Kivalina, AK 99750

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio31.8:1
District spending per student$46,368
Chronic Absenteeism92.5%

Students at Kisimgiugtuq School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (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

98.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kisimgiugtuq 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

$70,278

Median home value

$119,600

Median rent

$1,028/mo

College educated

2.3%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Northwest Arctic Borough School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aqqaluk High/noorvik ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–12Not available211Compare →
Davis-ramoth SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–12Not available269Compare →
Kiana SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–12Not available104Compare →
Kobuk SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–12Not available32Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Northwest Arctic Borough School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$46,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kisimgiugtuq School is listed in Northwest Arctic Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kisimgiugtuq School

Kisimgiugtuq School is a public school in Kivalina, AK, part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kisimgiugtuq School

What grades does Kisimgiugtuq School serve?

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

How many students attend Kisimgiugtuq School?

Kisimgiugtuq School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kisimgiugtuq School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kisimgiugtuq School is 31.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kisimgiugtuq School rank in AK?

Kisimgiugtuq School ranks #228 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Kisimgiugtuq School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kisimgiugtuq School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Kisimgiugtuq School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kisimgiugtuq School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kisimgiugtuq School a charter school?

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

Is Kisimgiugtuq School a Title I school?

No, Kisimgiugtuq School is not currently a Title I school.

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

98.1% of students at Kisimgiugtuq 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
159
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Northwest Arctic Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
92.5%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99750)
813
Area median age
20.7
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 99750; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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