Cruikshank School
Cruikshank School serves 13 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cruikshank School's student population of 13 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cruikshank 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
100%
23%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
11%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
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