Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Z. John Williams 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 ≤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 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Z. John Williams Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Z. John Williams Memorial School's student population of 127 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Z. John Williams Memorial 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 Z. John Williams Memorial School is 0.04, 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
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
98%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Z. John Williams Memorial School's ranking?
Z. John Williams Memorial School is ranked #417 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Z. John Williams Memorial School?
The graduation rate of Z. John Williams Memorial School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Z. John Williams Memorial School?
127 students attend Z. John Williams Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Z. John Williams Memorial School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Z. John Williams Memorial School?
Z. John Williams Memorial School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Z. John Williams Memorial School offer ?
Z. John Williams Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Z. John Williams Memorial School part of?
Z. John Williams Memorial School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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