Mitkof Middle School

500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 122 students in grades 6-8, Mitkof Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in AK
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mitkof Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mitkof Middle School's student population of 122 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
122 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Mitkof Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mitkof Middle School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#96 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mitkof Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mitkof Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mitkof Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mitkof Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
18%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mitkof Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mitkof Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mitkof Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mitkof Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Mitkof Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mitkof Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mitkof Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mitkof Middle School's ranking?
Mitkof Middle School is ranked #96 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Mitkof Middle School?
122 students attend Mitkof Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mitkof Middle School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mitkof Middle School?
Mitkof Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitkof Middle School offer ?
Mitkof Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mitkof Middle School part of?
Mitkof Middle School is part of Petersburg Borough School District.

School Reviews

5   5/25/2009
The academics and sports are very good with this school. They also have great and fun classes. This would be a great choice for your child to choose.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - holly

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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