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#90 of 412 schools in AK

Top 22% in state

Tuluksak School

School · Yupiit School District · Tuluksak, AK

A Yupiit School District school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 115, Tuluksak, AK 99679

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$41,227
Chronic Absenteeism92.7%

Students at Tuluksak School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (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

100.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tuluksak 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 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

College educated

3.8%

Homeownership

33.3%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99679; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Yupiit School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Akiachak SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–12Not available243Compare →
Akiak SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–12Not available139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Yupiit School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$41,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
43.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tuluksak School is listed in Yupiit School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tuluksak School

Tuluksak School is a public school in Tuluksak, AK, part of Yupiit School District, serving approximately 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tuluksak School

What grades does Tuluksak School serve?

Tuluksak School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Tuluksak School?

Tuluksak School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuluksak School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tuluksak School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tuluksak School rank in AK?

Tuluksak School ranks #90 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Tuluksak School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tuluksak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Tuluksak School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuluksak School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tuluksak School a charter school?

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

Is Tuluksak School a Title I school?

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

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

100.8% of students at Tuluksak 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bethel Census Area
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
92.7%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99679)
324
Area average commute
4.9 min
Area median age
33.5
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 99679; 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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