Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Chief Paul 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chief Paul Memorial School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chief Paul 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 Chief Paul 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Paul Memorial School's ranking?
Chief Paul Memorial School is ranked #417 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chief Paul Memorial School?
The graduation rate of Chief Paul Memorial School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Chief Paul Memorial School?
212 students attend Chief Paul Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chief Paul Memorial School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Paul Memorial School?
Chief Paul Memorial School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chief Paul Memorial School offer ?
Chief Paul Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chief Paul Memorial School part of?
Chief Paul Memorial School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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