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#2 of 412 schools in AK

Top 1% in state

Tanalian School

School · Lake and Peninsula Borough School District · Port Alsworth, AK

A Lake and Peninsula Borough School District school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 Flightline Rd, Port Alsworth, AK 99653

  • Math 70% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+40.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$63,470

Students at Tanalian School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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

35.7%

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 Tanalian 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$66,250

Median home value

$450,000

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

43.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99653; 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
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

4 in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chignik Lagoon SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available19Compare →
Chignik Lake SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available23Compare →
Igiugig SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available21Compare →
Kokhanok SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–12Not available35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lake and Peninsula Borough School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$63,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tanalian School is listed in Lake and Peninsula Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tanalian School

Tanalian School is a public school in Port Alsworth, AK, part of Lake and Peninsula Borough School District, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tanalian School

What grades does Tanalian School serve?

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

How many students attend Tanalian School?

Tanalian School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanalian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tanalian School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tanalian School rank in AK?

Tanalian School ranks #2 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Tanalian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tanalian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Tanalian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tanalian School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tanalian School a charter school?

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

Is Tanalian School a Title I school?

No, Tanalian School is not currently a Title I school.

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

35.7% of students at Tanalian 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
42
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lake and Peninsula Borough
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99653)
174
Area average commute
12.5 min
Area median age
33.4
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 99653; 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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