Copper Center School (Closed 2014)

Mile 104 Old Richardson Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 78%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (14-15)
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
(12-13)
≥50%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Copper Center 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 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
≥50%
78%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Copper Center 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 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Copper Center School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
American Indian
(14-15)
76%
24%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Copper Center School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
6%
Hispanic
(14-15)
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Copper Center School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 1994-95 school year data.
Black
(14-15)
n/a
3%
White
(14-15)
24%
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Copper Center School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
3%
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
9%
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Copper Center School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
35%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Copper Center School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
19%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Copper Center School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AK state average).
How many students attend Copper Center School?
25 students attend Copper Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Copper Center School students are American Indian, and 24% of students are White.
What grades does Copper Center School offer ?
Copper Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Copper Center School part of?
Copper Center School is part of Copper River School District.

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