Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Adak School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Top Rankings
Adak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
80%
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 23% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Adak School?
5 students attend Adak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Adak School students are Hawaiian, and 20% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adak School?
Adak School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adak School offer ?
Adak School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adak School part of?
Adak School is part of Aleutian Region School District.
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