Below Average
#349 of 412 schools in AK
William Miller Memorial School
School · Lower Kuskokwim School District · Napakiak, AK
A Lower Kuskokwim School District school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 34050, Napakiak, AK 99634
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at William Miller Memorial School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (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
102%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Miller Memorial 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
$36,250
Median home value
$31,900
College educated
1.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
45.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lower Kuskokwim School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akiuk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 77 | Compare → |
| Anna Tobeluk Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| Ayaprun SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Kwigillingok SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 117 | 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.
Lower Kuskokwim School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #26 of 26
- District spending per student
- $41,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Miller Memorial School is listed in Lower Kuskokwim School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Miller Memorial School
William Miller Memorial School is a public school in Napakiak, AK, part of Lower Kuskokwim School District, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Miller Memorial School
What grades does William Miller Memorial School serve?
William Miller Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend William Miller Memorial School?
William Miller Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Miller Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Miller Memorial School is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Miller Memorial School rank in AK?
William Miller Memorial School ranks #349 of 412 schools in AK.
What is William Miller Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Miller Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 William Miller Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Miller Memorial School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William Miller Memorial School a charter school?
No, William Miller Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Miller Memorial School a Title I school?
No, William Miller Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Miller Memorial School?
102.0% of students at William Miller Memorial 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
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.0%
- Phone
- (907) 589-2420
- Area population (ZIP 99634)
- 737
- Area median age
- 21.6
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 99634; 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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