Summary:
The Lower Kuskokwim School District in Alaska serves 29 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 23 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 23 out of 24 districts in Alaska and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in academic performance across the schools.
A few schools stand out in the district: Bethel Regional High School is the largest high school with 434 students and the highest test scores, though still well below state averages. Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, a public charter elementary school, performs relatively well compared to other schools. Z. John Williams Memorial School, an alternative school, had the highest science proficiency rates in the district.
Across the district, test scores are significantly lower than state averages, with only 4.21% of students proficient or better in STAR/Mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 32.18%. The schools also face extremely high poverty levels, with many having free and reduced lunch rates over 100%. Spending per student varies widely, from $17,271 at Bethel Regional High School to $41,004 at Kuskokwim Learning Academy, suggesting potential funding challenges across the district.
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