For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 286 students in Iditarod Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Iditarod Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
8 Schools
502 Schools
# Students
286 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Iditarod Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
<50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
148 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
52%
22%
# Asian Students
n/a
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,074 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
110 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
38%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
28
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,469 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,126 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,469
$20,243
Spending / Student
$31,126
$21,325
Best Iditarod Area School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Blackwell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School Dr
Anvik, AK 99558
(907) 663-6348
Anvik, AK 99558
(907) 663-6348
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Innoko River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Pine St
Shageluk, AK 99665
(907) 473-8233
Shageluk, AK 99665
(907) 473-8233
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 Main St
Holy Cross, AK 99602
(907) 476-7131
Holy Cross, AK 99602
(907) 476-7131
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Takotna Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 River Rd
Takotna, AK 99675
(907) 298-2115
Takotna, AK 99675
(907) 298-2115
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Top Of The Kuskokwim School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9190 Main St
Nikolai, AK 99691
(907) 293-2427
Nikolai, AK 99691
(907) 293-2427
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fire Weed Plaza Ste 105
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
David Louis Memorial School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 School St
Grayling, AK 99590
(907) 453-5135
Grayling, AK 99590
(907) 453-5135
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mcgrath School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 Takotna Ave
Mc Grath, AK 99627
(907) 524-3033
Mc Grath, AK 99627
(907) 524-3033
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 286 students.
What is the rank of Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District is ranked #16 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Iditarod Area School District?
52% of Iditarod Area School District students are American Indian, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iditarod Area School District?
Iditarod Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Iditarod Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,126 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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