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Saint Mary's School

School · Saint Mary's School District · Saint Mary's, AK

A school in Saint Mary's, AK where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 9, Saint Mary's, AK 99658

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs 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.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$39,916
Chronic Absenteeism57.1%

Students at Saint Mary's School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

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

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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

100.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Saint Mary's 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,667

Median home value

$109,600

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

7.2%

Homeownership

67%

Poverty rate

30.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Saint Mary's School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$39,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
39.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saint Mary's School is listed in Saint Mary's School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saint Mary's School

Saint Mary's School is a public school in Saint Mary's, AK, part of Saint Mary's School District, serving approximately 191 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint Mary's School

What grades does Saint Mary's School serve?

Saint Mary's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Saint Mary's School?

Saint Mary's School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Mary's School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint Mary's School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint Mary's School rank in AK?

Saint Mary's School ranks #286 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Saint Mary's School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Saint Mary's School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Mary's School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Saint Mary's School a charter school?

No, Saint Mary's School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saint Mary's School a Title I school?

No, Saint Mary's School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saint Mary's School?

100.5% of students at Saint Mary's 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
191
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kusilvak Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99658)
1,009
Area average commute
5.1 min
Area median age
25.6
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 99658; 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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