Qugcuun Memorial School

115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Qugcuun Memorial 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 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 20% in AK
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Qugcuun Memorial School's student population of 19 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Qugcuun Memorial School ranks within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Qugcuun 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#81 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Qugcuun Memorial 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 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Qugcuun Memorial 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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(18-19)
≥50%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Qugcuun Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Qugcuun Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qugcuun Memorial School's ranking?
Qugcuun Memorial School is ranked #81 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Qugcuun Memorial School?
The graduation rate of Qugcuun Memorial School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 79%.
How many students attend Qugcuun Memorial School?
19 students attend Qugcuun Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Qugcuun Memorial School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Qugcuun Memorial School?
Qugcuun Memorial School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Qugcuun Memorial School offer ?
Qugcuun Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Qugcuun Memorial School part of?
Qugcuun Memorial School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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