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#257 of 412 schools in AK
Kobuk School
School · Northwest Arctic Borough School District · Kobuk, AK
A Northwest Arctic Borough School District school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 40, Kobuk, AK 99751
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kobuk School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kobuk 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
$31,429
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
0%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Northwest Arctic Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqqaluk High/noorvik ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 211 | Compare → |
| Davis-ramoth SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
| Kiana SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 104 | Compare → |
| Kisimgiugtuq SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | 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.
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Kobuk School is listed in Northwest Arctic Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kobuk School
Kobuk School is a public school in Kobuk, AK, part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District, serving approximately 32 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kobuk School
What grades does Kobuk School serve?
Kobuk School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Kobuk School?
Kobuk School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kobuk School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kobuk School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kobuk School rank in AK?
Kobuk School ranks #257 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Kobuk School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kobuk School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Kobuk School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kobuk School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kobuk School a charter school?
No, Kobuk School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kobuk School a Title I school?
No, Kobuk School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kobuk School?
96.9% of students at Kobuk 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
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- Phone
- (907) 948-2231
- Area population (ZIP 99751)
- 125
- Area median age
- 22.1
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 99751; 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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