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#340 of 412 schools in AK
Merreline a Kangas School
School · Yukon-koyukuk School District · Ruby, AK
A Yukon-koyukuk School District school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 68110, Ruby, AK 99768
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merreline a Kangas School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merreline a Kangas 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 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,208
Median home value
$72,900
College educated
3.2%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Yukon-Koyukuk School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allakaket SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 36 | Compare → |
| Andrew K. Demoski SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 54 | Compare → |
| Jimmy Huntington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 88 | Compare → |
| Minto SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 59 | 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.
Yukon-koyukuk School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merreline a Kangas School is listed in Yukon-Koyukuk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merreline a Kangas School
Merreline a Kangas School is a public school in Ruby, AK, part of Yukon-koyukuk School District, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merreline a Kangas School
What grades does Merreline a Kangas School serve?
Merreline a Kangas School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Merreline a Kangas School?
Merreline a Kangas School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merreline a Kangas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merreline a Kangas School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merreline a Kangas School rank in AK?
Merreline a Kangas School ranks #340 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Merreline a Kangas School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merreline a Kangas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Merreline a Kangas School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merreline a Kangas School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Merreline a Kangas School a charter school?
No, Merreline a Kangas School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merreline a Kangas School a Title I school?
No, Merreline a Kangas School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merreline a Kangas School?
46.7% of students at Merreline a Kangas 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
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- Phone
- (907) 468-4465
- Area population (ZIP 99768)
- 180
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
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 99768; 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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