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#138 of 412 schools in AK
Top 33% in state
Z. John Williams Memorial School
School · Lower Kuskokwim School District · Napaskiak, AK
A Lower Kuskokwim School District school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 6089, Napaskiak, AK 99559
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Z. John Williams Memorial School score 2% 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 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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
100.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Z. John Williams 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,676
Median home value
$328,300
Median rent
$1,637/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qugcuun Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 18 | 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 → |
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
- #10 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
Z. John Williams Memorial School is listed in Lower Kuskokwim School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Z. John Williams Memorial School
Z. John Williams Memorial School is a public school in Napaskiak, AK, part of Lower Kuskokwim School District, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 412 schools in AK.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Z. John Williams Memorial School
What grades does Z. John Williams Memorial School serve?
Z. John Williams Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Z. John Williams Memorial School?
Z. John Williams Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Z. John Williams Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Z. John Williams Memorial School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Z. John Williams Memorial School rank in AK?
Z. John Williams Memorial School ranks #138 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Z. John Williams Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Z. John Williams Memorial 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 Z. John Williams Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Z. John Williams Memorial School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Z. John Williams Memorial School a charter school?
No, Z. John Williams Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Z. John Williams Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Z. John Williams Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Z. John Williams Memorial School?
100.8% of students at Z. John Williams 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
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bethel Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.3%
- Phone
- (907) 737-7212
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 99559)
- 7,272
- Area median age
- 30
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 99559; 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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