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#146 of 412 schools in AK
Top 35% in state
Totem Correspondence School
School · Hydaburg City School District · Hydaburg, AK
A Hydaburg City School District school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 109, Hydaburg, AK 99922
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Totem Correspondence School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Totem Correspondence 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,375
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$600/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99922; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydaburg SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 73 | 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.
Hydaburg City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $37,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Totem Correspondence School is listed in Hydaburg City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Totem Correspondence School
Totem Correspondence School is a public school in Hydaburg, AK, part of Hydaburg City School District, serving approximately 43 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 43:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Totem Correspondence School
What grades does Totem Correspondence School serve?
Totem Correspondence School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Totem Correspondence School?
Totem Correspondence School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Totem Correspondence School?
The student-teacher ratio at Totem Correspondence School is 43:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Totem Correspondence School rank in AK?
Totem Correspondence School ranks #146 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Totem Correspondence School's MySchoolScout rating?
Totem Correspondence School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Totem Correspondence School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Totem Correspondence School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Totem Correspondence School a charter school?
No, Totem Correspondence School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Totem Correspondence School a Title I school?
No, Totem Correspondence School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- Phone
- (907) 285-3591
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 99922)
- 297
- Area median age
- 39.8
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.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 99922; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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