Circle School
Tel:
(907) 773-1250
- Circle School serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Circle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Circle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Circle School's student population of 16 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Total Students | 16 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Circle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Circle School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #107 out of 466 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | 88% | 23% |
Asian | n/a | 6% |
Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
Black | n/a | 3% |
White | 12% | 47% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
Two or more races | n/a | 11% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate (12-13) | <50% | 73% |
Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 41% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 25% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Yukon Flats School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Circle School is Tsuk Taih School (58.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chalkyitsik Tsuk Taih School Grades: PK-12 | 12 students
58.1 miles
#1 Marten Hill Dr
Chalkyitsik, AK 99788
(907) 848-8113 58.1 PK-12 12 - Fort Yukon Fort Yukon School Grades: PK-12 | 107 students
60.8 miles
255 Main St
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2352 60.8 PK-12 107 - Fort Yukon Yukon Flats Distance Education Program Grades: K-12
60.8 miles
123 Hill St
Fort Yukon, AK 99740
(907) 662-2515 60.8 K-12 n/a - Beaver Cruikshank School Grades: PK-12 | 13 students
100.1 miles
310 River Rd
Beaver, AK 99724
(907) 628-6313 100.1 PK-12 13 - Venetie John Fredson School Grades: PK-12 | 60 students
104.6 miles
360 Chandalar Dr
Venetie, AK 99781
(907) 849-8415 104.6 PK-12 60
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