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#65 of 412 schools in AK

Top 16% in state

Sand Point School

School · Aleutians East Borough School District · Sand Point, AK

An Aleutians East Borough School District school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 269, Sand Point, AK 99661

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$49,607
Chronic Absenteeism47.2%

Students at Sand Point School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Sand Point 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$66,667

Median home value

$196,400

Median rent

$1,149/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Aleutians East Borough School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Akutan SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available24Compare →
False Pass SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available6Compare →
King Cove SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–12Not available86Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Aleutians East Borough School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$49,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sand Point School is listed in Aleutians East Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sand Point School

Sand Point School is a public school in Sand Point, AK, part of Aleutians East Borough School District, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sand Point School

What grades does Sand Point School serve?

Sand Point School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Sand Point School?

Sand Point School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Point School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sand Point School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sand Point School rank in AK?

Sand Point School ranks #65 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Sand Point School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sand Point School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Sand Point School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand Point School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sand Point School a charter school?

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

Is Sand Point School a Title I school?

No, Sand Point School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
89
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Aleutians East Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99661)
1,151
Area median age
46.9
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 99661; 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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