Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ket'acik/aapalluk 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School's student population of 252 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School's ranking?
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School is ranked #416 out of 443 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 36% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School?
The graduation rate of Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School?
252 students attend Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School?
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School offer ?
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School part of?
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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