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Meshik School
School · Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
PO Box 49070, Port Heiden, AK 99549
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Meshik School
Meshik School is a public school in Port Heiden, AK, part of Lake and Peninsula Borough School District. Meshik School serves approximately 25 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Meshik School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 25 students, Meshik 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.
At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Meshik School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Meshik School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Address
- PO Box 49070, Port Heiden, AK 99549
- Website
- lpsd.com
- Phone
- (907) 318-2925
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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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: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 49070, Port Heiden, AK 99549
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 99549 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,917
Median Home Value
$137,500
Population
73
College Educated
0%
Homeownership
57.9%
Avg Commute
5.5 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
29.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meshik School
What grades does Meshik School serve?
Meshik School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Meshik School?
Meshik School has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meshik School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meshik School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Meshik School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meshik School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meshik School a charter school?
No, Meshik School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meshik School a Title I school?
No, Meshik School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meshik School?
88.0% of students at Meshik 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lake and Peninsula Borough
- Phone
- (907) 318-2925
Resources & Links
District
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District- District Enrollment
- 332
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $63,470
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