Cruikshank School

310 River Rd
Beaver, AK 99724
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cruikshank School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : <50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cruikshank School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Cruikshank School's student population of 11 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cruikshank School is 0.00, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
(16-17)
<50%
35%
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(16-17)
<50%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cruikshank 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 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
100%
22%
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cruikshank School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2012-13 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 35% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AK state average).
How many students attend Cruikshank School?
11 students attend Cruikshank School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cruikshank School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cruikshank School?
Cruikshank School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cruikshank School offer ?
Cruikshank School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cruikshank School part of?
Cruikshank School is part of Yukon Flats School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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