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#307 of 412 schools in AK
Nunamiut School
School · North Slope Borough School District · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
A North Slope Borough School District school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 21029, Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Nunamiut School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nunamiut 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,250
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
4.5%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in North Slope Borough School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | Compare → |
| Kali SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 88 | Compare → |
| Meade River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 85 | Compare → |
| Nuiqsut Trapper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 163 | 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.
North Slope Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $41,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nunamiut School is listed in North Slope Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nunamiut School
Nunamiut School is a public school in Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, part of North Slope Borough School District, serving approximately 104 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nunamiut School
What grades does Nunamiut School serve?
Nunamiut School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Nunamiut School?
Nunamiut School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nunamiut School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nunamiut School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nunamiut School rank in AK?
Nunamiut School ranks #307 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Nunamiut School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nunamiut School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Nunamiut School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nunamiut School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nunamiut School a charter school?
No, Nunamiut School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nunamiut School a Title I school?
No, Nunamiut School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nunamiut School?
70.2% of students at Nunamiut 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
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- North Slope Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.8%
- Phone
- (907) 661-3226
- Area population (ZIP 99721)
- 277
- Area median age
- 23.2
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 99721; 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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