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#173 of 412 schools in AK

Top 42% in state

Maudrey J. Sommer School

School · Tanana City School District · Tanana, AK

A Tanana City School District school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 89, Tanana, AK 99777

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$53,552
Chronic Absenteeism59.4%

Students at Maudrey J. Sommer School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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

96.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Maudrey J. Sommer 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 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,167

Median home value

$63,800

Median rent

$747/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tanana City School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$53,552NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Maudrey J. Sommer School is listed in Tanana City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maudrey J. Sommer School

Maudrey J. Sommer School is a public school in Tanana, AK, part of Tanana City School District, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 412 schools in AK.

State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maudrey J. Sommer School

What grades does Maudrey J. Sommer School serve?

Maudrey J. Sommer School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Maudrey J. Sommer School?

Maudrey J. Sommer School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maudrey J. Sommer School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maudrey J. Sommer 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 Maudrey J. Sommer School rank in AK?

Maudrey J. Sommer School ranks #173 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Maudrey J. Sommer School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maudrey J. Sommer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Maudrey J. Sommer School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maudrey J. Sommer School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Maudrey J. Sommer School a charter school?

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

Is Maudrey J. Sommer School a Title I school?

No, Maudrey J. Sommer School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maudrey J. Sommer School?

96.9% of students at Maudrey J. Sommer 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
32
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.4%
Area population (ZIP 99777)
309
Area median age
46
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 99777; 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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