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#360 of 412 schools in AK

Stikine Middle School

Middle School · Wrangell Public School District · Wrangell, AK

A Wrangell Public School District middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 651, Wrangell, AK 99929

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$22,697
Chronic Absenteeism49.3%

Students at Stikine Middle School score 20% 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 Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 Stikine Middle 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low97/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wrangell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$64,659

Median home value

$290,100

Median rent

$1,047/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99929; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Wrangell Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$22,697NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stikine Middle School is listed in Wrangell Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stikine Middle School

Stikine Middle School is a public middle school in Wrangell, AK, part of Wrangell Public School District, serving approximately 69 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stikine Middle School

What grades does Stikine Middle School serve?

Stikine Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Stikine Middle School?

Stikine Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stikine Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stikine Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stikine Middle School rank in AK?

Stikine Middle School ranks #360 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Stikine Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stikine Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Stikine Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stikine Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stikine Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Stikine Middle School a Title I school?

No, Stikine Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
69
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wrangell City and Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.3%
Area population (ZIP 99929)
2,105
Area median age
44.3
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 99929; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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