Below Average
#381 of 412 schools in AK
Mcgrath School
School · Iditarod Area School District · Mcgrath, AK
An Iditarod Area School District school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 290, Mcgrath, AK 99627
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcgrath School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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).
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Where Mcgrath 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,250
Median home value
$102,200
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Iditarod Area School District
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Iditarod Area School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $37,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcgrath School is listed in Iditarod Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcgrath School
Mcgrath School is a public school in Mcgrath, AK, part of Iditarod Area School District, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcgrath School
What grades does Mcgrath School serve?
Mcgrath School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mcgrath School?
Mcgrath School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgrath School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgrath School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcgrath School rank in AK?
Mcgrath School ranks #381 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Mcgrath School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcgrath School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Mcgrath School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcgrath School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcgrath School a charter school?
No, Mcgrath School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcgrath School a Title I school?
No, Mcgrath School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (907) 524-3033
- Area population (ZIP 99627)
- 195
- Area average commute
- 5.5 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 99627; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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