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Lower Kuskokwim School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 3,970 students in Lower Kuskokwim School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
29 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
3,970 Students
130,723 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
7,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lower Kuskokwim School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 52% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Graduation Rate
52%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.71
# American Indian Students
3,819 Students
28,259 Students
% American Indian Students
96%
22%
# Asian Students
17 Students
6,482 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
9,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
2,945 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
107 Students
61,637 Students
% White Students
3%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
17,546 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
3,111
# Students in K Grade:
306
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
286
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
331
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
308
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
302
9,813
# Students in 8th Grade:
304
10,048
# Students in 9th Grade:
384
10,178
# Students in 10th Grade:
295
9,715
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
9,439
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
9,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,917 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $51,318 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$159 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$204 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,917
$20,122
Spending / Student
$51,318
$21,197
Best Lower Kuskokwim School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Qugcuun Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Arviq School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 Village Rd
Platinum, AK 99651
(907) 979-8111
Platinum, AK 99651
(907) 979-8111
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Ayaprun School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Mertarvik School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Nuniwarmiut School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Village Rd
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
(907) 827-8415
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
(907) 827-8415
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky Mountain School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Village Rd
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589
(907) 967-8213
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589
(907) 967-8213
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Akiuk Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Village Rd
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6829
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6829
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Negtemiut Elitnaurviat School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Village Rd
Nightmute, AK 99690
(907) 647-6313
Nightmute, AK 99690
(907) 647-6313
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Paul T. Albert Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Village Rd
Tununak, AK 99681
(907) 652-6827
Tununak, AK 99681
(907) 652-6827
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
William Miller Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Village Rd
Napakiak, AK 99634
(907) 589-2420
Napakiak, AK 99634
(907) 589-2420
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1414.
Gladys Jung Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Grades: 3-6
| 296 students
Rank: #1515.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Fourth Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Akula Elitnaurvik School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Akula Heights
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Anna Tobeluk Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Village Rd
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village Rd
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Chaputnguak School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Village Rd
Chefornak, AK 99561
(907) 867-8700
Chefornak, AK 99561
(907) 867-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Chief Paul Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Village Rd
Kipnuk, AK 99614
(907) 896-5011
Kipnuk, AK 99614
(907) 896-5011
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Eek School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Village Rd
Eek, AK 99578
(907) 536-5227
Eek, AK 99578
(907) 536-5227
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Village Rd
Kwethluk, AK 99621
(907) 757-6014
Kwethluk, AK 99621
(907) 757-6014
Grades: PK-12
| 262 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
117 Village Rd
Quinhagak, AK 99655
(907) 556-8628
Quinhagak, AK 99655
(907) 556-8628
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Kwigillingok School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 Village Rd
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
(907) 588-8629
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
(907) 588-8629
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Lewis Angapak Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 Village Rd
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
(907) 256-2415
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
(907) 256-2415
Grades: PK-12
| 151 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Nelson Island Area School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sunny Side Rd
Toksook Bay, AK 99637
(907) 427-7815
Toksook Bay, AK 99637
(907) 427-7815
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Z. John Williams Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #2828.
Bethel Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Grades: 7-12
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Magnet School
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Lower Kuskokwim School District manages 29 public schools serving 3,970 students.
What is the rank of Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Lower Kuskokwim School District is ranked #48 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Kuskokwim School District?
96% of Lower Kuskokwim School District students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lower Kuskokwim School District?
Lower Kuskokwim School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Lower Kuskokwim School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $51,318 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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