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#52 of 412 schools in AK

Top 12% in state

Tri-valley School

School · Denali Borough School District · Healy, AK

A Denali Borough School District school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 400, Healy, AK 99743

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$11,280
Chronic Absenteeism45.8%

Students at Tri-valley School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 Tri-valley 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$104,583

Median home value

$308,800

Median rent

$825/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

93.7%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Denali PeakEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–120.0 mi745Compare →
Anderson SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available14Compare →
Cantwell SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–12Not available10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Denali Borough School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tri-valley School is listed in Denali Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tri-valley School

Tri-valley School is a public school in Healy, AK, part of Denali Borough School District, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tri-valley School

What grades does Tri-valley School serve?

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

How many students attend Tri-valley School?

Tri-valley School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tri-valley School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tri-valley School rank in AK?

Tri-valley School ranks #52 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Tri-valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tri-valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Tri-valley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-valley School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tri-valley School a charter school?

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

Is Tri-valley School a Title I school?

No, Tri-valley School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Denali Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.8%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99743)
687
Area median age
38.1
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 99743; 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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