Very Good
#99 of 412 schools in AK
Top 24% in state
Meade River School
School · North Slope Borough School District
PO Box 91030, Atqasuk, AK 99791
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Alaska schools
#99 of 412
In district
#2 of 11
North Slope Borough School District
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Meade River School
Meade River School is a public school in Atqasuk, AK, part of North Slope Borough School District. Meade River School serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Meade River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 412 schools in AK.
Structured state assessment records for Meade River School show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- AK avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 85 students, Meade River School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Meade River School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Meade River School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Meade River School — Students at Meade River School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores AK EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Meade River School Compares
See how Meade River School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 91030, Atqasuk, AK 99791
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 99791 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,875
Median Home Value
$137,500
Median Rent
$807/mo
Population
139
College Educated
15%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Median Age
28.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| Hydaburg School Hydaburg, AK | 7.4 |
| Kali School Point Lay, AK | 7.4 |
| Kwigillingok School Kwigillingok, AK | 7.4 |
| Akiuk Memorial School Kasigluk, AK | 7.5 |
| Ninilchik School Ninilchik, AK | 7.3 |
| Eek School Eek, AK | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meade River School
What grades does Meade River School serve?
Meade River School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Meade River School?
Meade River School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meade River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meade River School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meade River School rank in AK?
Meade River School ranks #99 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Meade River School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meade River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Meade River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meade River School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meade River School a charter school?
No, Meade River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meade River School a Title I school?
No, Meade River School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- North Slope Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.7%
- Phone
- (907) 633-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
North Slope Borough School District- District Enrollment
- 1,969
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $41,153
- District Rank
- #2 of 11
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