Akiuk Memorial School vs. Nelson Island Area School
Should you attend Akiuk Memorial School or Nelson Island Area School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Akiuk Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Nelson Island Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Akiuk Memorial 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nelson Island Area 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
86 students
169 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#417 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤5%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤10%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
5
14
Grade 1 Students
7
14
Grade 2 Students
10
20
Grade 3 Students
8
14
Grade 4 Students
4
16
Grade 5 Students
6
6
Grade 6 Students
6
14
Grade 7 Students
7
8
Grade 8 Students
4
16
Grade 9 Students
7
17
Grade 10 Students
9
9
Grade 11 Students
4
10
Grade 12 Students
9
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
98%
99%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
2%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
