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#139 of 412 schools in AK

Top 34% in state

Pilot Station School

School · Lower Yukon School District · Pilot Station, AK

A Lower Yukon School District school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 5090, Pilot Station, AK 99650

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$48,035
Chronic Absenteeism72.6%

Students at Pilot Station School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

97.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pilot Station 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 10Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,125

Median home value

$24,000

College educated

1.6%

Homeownership

87.6%

Poverty rate

40.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Lower Yukon School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alakanuk SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–12Not available229Compare →
Hooper Bay SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–12Not available399Compare →
Marshall SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–12Not available130Compare →
Mountain Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–12Not available186Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lower Yukon School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$48,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pilot Station School is listed in Lower Yukon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pilot Station School

Pilot Station School is a public school in Pilot Station, AK, part of Lower Yukon School District, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pilot Station School

What grades does Pilot Station School serve?

Pilot Station School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Pilot Station School?

Pilot Station School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Station School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Station School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pilot Station School rank in AK?

Pilot Station School ranks #139 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Pilot Station School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pilot Station School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Pilot Station School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pilot Station School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pilot Station School a charter school?

No, Pilot Station School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pilot Station School a Title I school?

No, Pilot Station School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pilot Station School?

97.5% of students at Pilot Station 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
197
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kusilvak Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99650)
558
Area median age
23.3
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 99650; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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