Ambler School

109 Ambler Dr
Ambler, AK 99786
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ambler 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 ≤20% (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 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Ambler School's student population of 57 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ambler 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 Ambler School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#338 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ambler School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ambler 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.
≤10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ambler 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.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ambler School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
96%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ambler School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ambler School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ambler School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ambler School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Ambler School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(19-20)
≥50%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ambler School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ambler School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ambler School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ambler School's ranking?
Ambler School is ranked #338 out of 459 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?
≤20% 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 Ambler School?
The graduation rate of Ambler School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ambler School?
57 students attend Ambler School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ambler School students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ambler School?
Ambler School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ambler School offer ?
Ambler School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ambler School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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