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#333 of 412 schools in AK
Koliganek School
School · Southwest Region School District · Koliganek, AK
A Southwest Region School District school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 5025, Koliganek, AK 99576
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Koliganek School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
103.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Koliganek 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,519
Median home value
$283,500
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99576; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Southwest Region School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleknagik SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 23 | Compare → |
| Chief Ivan Blunka SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 140 | Compare → |
| Clarks Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 13 | Compare → |
| Manokotak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 148 | 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.
Southwest Region School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $42,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 48.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Koliganek School is listed in Southwest Region School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Koliganek School
Koliganek School is a public school in Koliganek, AK, part of Southwest Region School District, serving approximately 61 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Koliganek School
What grades does Koliganek School serve?
Koliganek School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Koliganek School?
Koliganek School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koliganek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Koliganek School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Koliganek School rank in AK?
Koliganek School ranks #333 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Koliganek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Koliganek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Koliganek School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Koliganek School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Koliganek School a charter school?
No, Koliganek School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Koliganek School a Title I school?
No, Koliganek School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Koliganek School?
103.3% of students at Koliganek 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
- 61
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dillingham Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.3%
- Phone
- (907) 596-3444
- Area population (ZIP 99576)
- 2,464
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 99576; 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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