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#210 of 412 schools in AK
Wales School
School · Bering Strait School District · Wales, AK
A Bering Strait School District school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 490, Wales, AK 99783
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wales School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wales 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,125
Median home value
$96,900
College educated
0%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99783; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Bering Strait School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevig Mission SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 158 | Compare → |
| Gambell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 169 | Compare → |
| Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 234 | Compare → |
| Tukurngailnguq SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 244 | 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.
Bering Strait School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $47,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wales School is listed in Bering Strait School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wales School
Wales School is a public school in Wales, AK, part of Bering Strait School District, serving approximately 33 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wales School
What grades does Wales School serve?
Wales School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wales School?
Wales School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wales School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wales School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wales School rank in AK?
Wales School ranks #210 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Wales School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wales School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Wales School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wales School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wales School a charter school?
No, Wales School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wales School a Title I school?
No, Wales School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wales School?
66.7% of students at Wales 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
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Phone
- (907) 664-3021
- Area population (ZIP 99783)
- 286
- Area median age
- 20.7
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 · 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 99783; 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
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