Serving 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Merreline A Kangas School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merreline A Kangas School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Merreline A Kangas School's student population of 23 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merreline A Kangas School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merreline A Kangas School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
96%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merreline A Kangas School's ranking?
Merreline A Kangas School is ranked #268 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Merreline A Kangas School?
23 students attend Merreline A Kangas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Merreline A Kangas School students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merreline A Kangas School?
Merreline A Kangas School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merreline A Kangas School offer ?
Merreline A Kangas School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Merreline A Kangas School part of?
Merreline A Kangas School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
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