Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Akiuk 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Akiuk Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Akiuk Memorial School's student population of 87 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
![This chart displays total students of Akiuk Memorial School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Akiuk Memorial School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-XldTxt.png)
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Akiuk Memorial School This chart displays gender of Akiuk Memorial School](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-qDVr3Y.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Akiuk Memorial School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Akiuk Memorial School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-IxN0bb.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Akiuk Memorial School by grade. This chart displays the students of Akiuk Memorial School by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-bpFDZcL.png)
School Calendar
School Rankings
Akiuk Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Akiuk Memorial School is 0.04, 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
#374 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Akiuk Memorial School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Akiuk Memorial School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-ZTniTP.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Akiuk 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Akiuk 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-ODD93J.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Akiuk 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Akiuk 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-Q6dHqN.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Akiuk Memorial School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Akiuk Memorial School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-G7iBRQ.png)
American Indian
98%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Akiuk Memorial School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Akiuk Memorial School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-s4AfFc.png)
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Akiuk Memorial School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Akiuk Memorial School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-RDf2T0.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Akiuk Memorial School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Akiuk Memorial School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-btwXB08.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-EG3NIj.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Akiuk Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Akiuk Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-baSx5IH.png)
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Akiuk Memorial School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Akiuk Memorial School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-Sy38T7.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Akiuk 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. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Akiuk 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-PM0EI7.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Akiuk 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. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Akiuk 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/1000/1408/akiuk-memorial-school-chart-Ko2omN.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akiuk Memorial School's ranking?
Akiuk Memorial School is ranked #374 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Akiuk Memorial School often compared to?
Akiuk Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaputnguak School, Nelson Island Area School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Akiuk Memorial School?
The graduation rate of Akiuk Memorial School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Akiuk Memorial School?
87 students attend Akiuk Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Akiuk Memorial School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Akiuk Memorial School?
Akiuk Memorial School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Akiuk Memorial School offer ?
Akiuk Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Akiuk Memorial School part of?
Akiuk Memorial School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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