Lower Kuskokwim School District

The Lower Kuskokwim School District in Alaska is home to 29 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 23 alternative schools, serving a predominantly Native American student population. Despite the district's low overall ranking and rating, a few schools stand out with stronger academic performance.

Bethel Regional High School, the largest high school in the district, has the highest test scores, with 18.88% of students proficient or better in ASA/Science, compared to the district average of 7.11% and the state average of 36.94%. Similarly, Gladys Jung Elementary, the largest elementary school, and Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, a charter elementary school, have the highest test scores among the elementary schools in the district.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including a very high percentage of students from low-income households, with the majority of schools having 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the academic performance of most schools is well below the state averages, suggesting the need for a comprehensive approach to improve educational outcomes for the district's predominantly Native American student population.