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Tanacross School
Elementary School · Alaska Gateway School District · Tanacross, AK
An Alaska Gateway School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
PO Box 76030, Tanacross, AK 99776
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tanacross 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Alaska Gateway School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Reach AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 34 | Compare → |
| Mentasta Lake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
| Tetlin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 34 | Compare → |
| Tok SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 178 | 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.
Alaska Gateway School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- District spending per student
- $42,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tanacross School is listed in Alaska Gateway School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tanacross School
Tanacross School is a public elementary school in Tanacross, AK, part of Alaska Gateway School District, serving approximately 9 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tanacross School
What grades does Tanacross School serve?
Tanacross School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Tanacross School?
Tanacross School has an enrollment of approximately 9 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanacross School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanacross School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Tanacross School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tanacross School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Tanacross School a charter school?
No, Tanacross School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tanacross School a Title I school?
No, Tanacross School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tanacross School?
66.7% of students at Tanacross 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 9
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- Phone
- (907) 883-4391
- Area population (ZIP 99776)
- 173
- Area median age
- 32.6
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- 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 99776; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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