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#186 of 412 schools in AK

Top 45% in state

Marshall School

School · Lower Yukon School District · Marshall, AK

A Lower Yukon School District school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 89, Marshall, AK 99585

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs 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.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$48,035
Chronic Absenteeism63.1%

Students at Marshall School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

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

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
5%
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 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (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

93.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall 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 20Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,906

Median home value

$23,900

College educated

4.9%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

34%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99585; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Lower Yukon School District

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Hooper Bay SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–12Not available399Compare →
Mountain Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–12Not available186Compare →
Pilot Station SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–12Not available197Compare →

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 Yukon School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$48,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall School is listed in Lower Yukon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall School

Marshall School is a public school in Marshall, AK, part of Lower Yukon School District, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall School

What grades does Marshall School serve?

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

How many students attend Marshall School?

Marshall School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall School rank in AK?

Marshall School ranks #186 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Marshall School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Marshall School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marshall School a charter school?

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

Is Marshall School a Title I school?

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

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

93.8% of students at Marshall 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
130
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kusilvak Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99585)
426
Area median age
23.3
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 99585; 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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